Libertarian Cobi Clark has reportedly raised more than $22,000 through a recent fundraiser coupled with a matching contribution from the Libertarian Party of Washington as he campaigns for a Washington State House seat this November.
Libertarian National Committee Region 9 Representative Alex Flores reported the results of the fundraiser this week on the national committee’s public Business List, saying supporters of Clark contributed $12,690.45 during his “Halftime Huddle” fundraiser. He said the state party then provided a $10,000 match.
“A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated, shared posts, encouraged others to contribute, and helped push this fundraiser past its goal,” Flores wrote. “Every contribution helped make this happen, and we’re grateful for your support.”
According to details from the Clark campaign, the fundraiser took place September 30 at Bogey’s Public House in Auburn and was hosted by Michael Pickens, chair of the Libertarian Party of Washington. It also featured Clark himself and Krist Novoselic, chair of Washington’s Cascade Party and former Nirvana bassist.
Clark, who according to his campaign now works in real estate development but previously worked as policy staff for Republican state Sen. Jeff Wilson and as a business advocate for the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber of Commerce, is seeking State Representative Position 1 in Washington’s 47th Legislative District. He is challenging Democratic incumbent state Rep. Debra Jean Entenman, who has represented the district since first winning in 2018.
The two advanced from Washington’s August 4 top-two primary, with Entenman placing first with 10,619 votes, or 37.9%, and Clark second with 8,361 votes, or 29.9%. Two other candidates were eliminated, including Logan Evans, a candidate of the Cascade Party who appeared on the ballot using the “Cascade Democrat” label.
Clark has raised a considerable amount of money as a third party legislative candidate this cycle. He has reported bringing in $56,211.41 for his campaign, including $36,211.41 in contributions and a flat $20,000 in loans, according to his most recent campaign finance reporting, which predates the September fundraiser. His contributions have primarily come from individual donors.
Clark has reported $46,508.44 in expenditures, a sizeable amount of which has gone toward voter outreach efforts and campaign consulting. Entenman, meanwhile, has reported spending $48,370.75 over the same period, just under $2,000 more than Clark. She has reported $46,110.71 in contributions; however, that figure does not include a $21,806.32 starting balance carried over from her previous campaign.
Clark’s campaign has also secured a number of notable endorsements, including 2024 Libertarian Party presidential nominee Chase Oliver, Wilson, former Republican state Rep. Chad Magendanz, and several current and former Auburn officials. He further reports having picked up the support of several organizations, including the state Libertarian Party and the 47th District Republicans, which did not field a candidate of its own for the seat this year.
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