Federal · Washington · Independent
Nate Powell
Independent Candidate for U.S. House, WA-05 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Independent1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Washington 5th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Washington 5th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through September 30, 2026.1
Raised$392K
Spent$392K
Cash on hand$0
- From individuals $358K
- From PACs and other committees $32K
- From party committees $2,500
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 25%
- $200–$499 7%
- $500–$999 6%
- $1,000–$1,999 9%
- $2,000 and up 53%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Working Class Heroes Fund | $7,500 |
| SEIU Cope (Service Employees International Union Committee on Political Education)Connected to Service Employees International Union | $5,000 |
| International Association of Firefighters Interested in Registration and Education PACConnected to International Association of Fire Fighters | $5,000 |
| Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 Political Action Committee (Pipe Trades 598 PAC)Connected to Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 598 | $5,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Action FundConnected to League of Conservation Voters, Inc | $4,950 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $781K
| Fire House PAC | $740,172 |
| Together for Working People | $40,609 |
Individual donors
- $323K from 343 itemized gifts5
- 44% came from people in Washington5
- 21% came from retired people5
- Top states: Washington $142K, New York $93K, California $27K, Texas $25K, Oklahoma $7,0005
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Give Forward Foundation | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Jane Street Group | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Janestreet | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Si | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Galaxy Digital | 3 gifts | $6,999 |
| City of Spokane | 21 gifts | $4,976 |
| Poseidon Advisors | 2 gifts | $3,631 |
| Valve | 2 gifts | $3,631 |
| Arcadia Pictures | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Driggs Bills & Day | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Elliott | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Medley Partners | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Providence | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Restoration Works | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Schusterman Interests | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6WA05239https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6WA05239/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Nate Powell by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6WA05239/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Nate Powell, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00935866&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Nate Powell, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6WA05239&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Powell for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00935866&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026