---
title: "Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: Montana campaign finance"
description: "Money reported by Kathleen McLaughlin as a candidate for House District No. 09 in the 2026 Montana election."
type: "candidacy"
name: "Kathleen McLaughlin"
slug: "candidacies/kathleen-mclaughlin-g265116-2026-house-district-no-09-c21878"
candidate_id: 21878
election_year: 2026
office: "House District No. 09"
party: "Democratic"
person_page: "/people/kathleen-mclaughlin-g265116"
public_url: "https://tcers-public.406dc.net/profiles/candidate/21878"
data_through: "2026-09-30"
generated_at: "2026-09-30"
source: "Montana Commissioner of Political Practices (CERS)"
---


# Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: Montana campaign finance

In 2026, Kathleen McLaughlin ran for House District No. 09 as a Democratic candidate. This page holds the money reported for that candidacy only. Kathleen McLaughlin's other candidacies are listed on [Kathleen McLaughlin's candidate record](/people/kathleen-mclaughlin-g265116). Data through 2026-09-30.

This candidacy (House District No. 09, 2026) on the Montana campaign finance public site: https://tcers-public.406dc.net/profiles/candidate/21878

## Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: others who ran for House District No. 09 in 2026, data through 2026-09-30

- [Steven Kelly](/people/steven-kelly-g239467/) (Republican)

## Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: summary of money reported, data through 2026-09-30

| Figure | Amount | Lines |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions received in cash, net of refunds | $4,930.00 | 46 |
| In-kind contributions (goods and services, not cash) | $20.00 | |
| Other receipts (not contributions) | $0.00 | 0 |
| Expenditures, net of refunds received | $2,801.92 | 57 |
| Debts and loans still owed | $0.00 | 0 |

Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: $4,930.00 in cash contributions, net of refunds, plus $20.00 given in kind; $2,801.92 spent; $0.00 still owed. Data through 2026-09-30.

Totals above are net of refunds, and so are the largest-contributor amounts below, with the as-filed and refunded figures shown beside any row that was refunded. The line-by-line contribution rows are as filed, before any refund.

These figures are for Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026. These figures follow the same rules as the public campaign finance site, because they come from it. Only filed reports count. Money a campaign moves between its own accounts is left out, because it is not new money. The contribution figure is cash, as on the state's Cash Summary, and goods and services given in kind are reported beside it, never inside it. Refunds paid back to contributors are subtracted. Other receipts are interest, rebates and similar receipts, not donations. A debt is money still owed, not money spent, and a loan repaid in full is not listed as owed.

### Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: where the money came from, data through 2026-09-30

Contributions to Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026 from Montana addresses as filed: at least $2,928.00 (15 contributors). From out-of-state addresses as filed: at least $1,315.00 (17 contributors). The candidate's own money: $707.00. Address as reported by the filer; not verified. Amounts are net of refunds and cover every contributor, not only those listed below.

| Where from | Amount, net of refunds | Contributors |
|---|---|---|
| Montana addresses as filed | $2,928.00 | 15 |
| Out-of-state addresses as filed | $1,315.00 | 17 |
| The candidate's own money | $707.00 | 1 |

### Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 33, data through 2026-09-30

| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Of which in-kind | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: largest contributors, rows 1 to 25 of 33, data through 2026-09-30 |  |  |  |  |
| Flathead County Democratic Central Committee | Kalispell, MT | $2,350.00 |  | 2 |
| Kathleen McLaughlin *(the candidate's own money)* |  | $707.00 | $20.00 | 7 |
| Michael Van Dyk | Miami, FL | $500.00 |  | 1 |
| Michelle Allison | Olympia, WA | $400.00 |  | 1 |
| Michelle Allison | Olympia, WA | $200.00 |  | 1 |
| Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $120.00 |  | 3 |
| JILL ZIGNEGO | Kalispell, MT | $100.00 |  | 1 |
| Katherine Maxwell | Somers, MT | $100.00 |  | 1 |
| David Winchester | Swanton, VT | $100.00 |  | 1 |
| Melinda Skilondz | Lakeside, MT | $95.00 |  | 4 |
| Heidi Raanes | Somers, MT | $50.00 |  | 1 |
| Jacolyn Phillips | Kalispell, MT | $30.00 |  | 1 |
| Dennis Doodan | Huntingdon Valley, PA | $25.00 |  | 1 |
| Percy Laube | Somers, MT | $25.00 |  | 1 |
| Pat Hembd | Springfield, IL | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Joseph McLaughlin | Winthrop,, MA | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Virgil Cooper | PLEASANT HILL, CA | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Jeff Breezee | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Jonathan Ottke | Burke, VA | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Elaine Philips | Edgewater, MD | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Berniece Thornton | Fenadina Beach, FL | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Ellen Plantz | Lakeside, MT | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |  | 1 |
| Kristi Lode | Harlowtown, MT | $8.00 |  | 2 |

### Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 33 of 33, data through 2026-09-30

| Contributor | From | Given, net of refunds | Of which in-kind | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: largest contributors, rows 26 to 33 of 33, data through 2026-09-30 |  |  |  |  |
| Virginia Brown | Columbus, GA | $5.00 |  | 1 |
| Eileen Pavese | Providence, RI | $5.00 |  | 1 |
| Kristi Lode | harlowton, MT | $5.00 |  | 1 |
| Leon Dostert | Bloomfield, NJ | $5.00 |  | 1 |
| Jeffrey Wirth | San Berdino, CA | $5.00 |  | 1 |
| Roger Rankin | Cincinnati, OH | $5.00 |  | 1 |
| Julia Sarr | Manassas, VA | $5.00 |  | 1 |
| Yvette Kirilenko | Belgrade, MT | $5.00 |  | 1 |

A candidate may put unlimited personal money into their own campaign in Montana. Self-funding is not a limit breach and is marked above only so it is not misread as an outside donation.

### Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 25, data through 2026-09-30

| Paid to | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: largest payments made, rows 1 to 25 of 25, data through 2026-09-30 |  |  |
| meta | $385.63 | 12 |
| Hot Cards | $300.59 | 2 |
| Funnel Gorgeous | $286.00 | 5 |
| Staples | $257.55 | 5 |
| Proximity | $241.17 | 2 |
| Proximity | $195.00 | 1 |
| Best Western | $184.56 | 1 |
| Postal Annex | $150.00 | 1 |
| Michelle Allison | $130.00 | 1 |
| USPS | $126.00 | 2 |
| Montana Democratic Party | $75.00 | 1 |
| Smith Valley Grange Hall | $75.00 | 1 |
| Blue Squid Design | $66.25 | 2 |
| Flathead County Democratic Central Committee | $65.00 | 1 |
| Act Blue | $47.96 | 9 |
| Costco | $38.12 | 1 |
| Michael Van Dyk | $30.00 | 1 |
| Successful Signs and Awards | $25.50 | 1 |
| staples | $24.99 | 1 |
| Walgreen's | $21.99 | 1 |
| Meta | $20.00 | 1 |
| NameCheap inc. | $18.68 | 1 |
| Goodwill Store | $17.97 | 1 |
| Albertsons | $13.96 | 2 |
| Flathead County Election Department | $5.00 | 1 |

Every contribution, itemized from $1 up, as filed, from filed reports. These are the gross contribution lines. A refund is a separate payment and does not appear here.

### Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 46, data through 2026-09-30

| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 1 to 25 of 46, data through 2026-09-30 |  |  |  |
| 2026-03-18 | Name not recorded |  | $200.00 |
| 2026-03-18 | Name not recorded |  | $12.00 |
| 2026-03-19 | Name not recorded |  | $5.00 |
| 2026-03-19 | Name not recorded |  | $15.00 |
| 2026-04-03 | Michael Van Dyk | Miami, FL | $500.00 |
| 2026-04-07 | Name not recorded |  | $200.00 |
| 2026-04-30 | JILL ZIGNEGO | Kalispell, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-05-04 | Flathead County Democratic Central Committee | Kalispell, MT | $500.00 |
| 2026-05-09 | Virgil Cooper | PLEASANT HILL, CA | $10.00 |
| 2026-05-10 | Dennis Doodan | Huntingdon Valley, PA | $25.00 |
| 2026-05-10 | Pat Hembd | Springfield, IL | $10.00 |
| 2026-05-10 | Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $100.00 |
| 2026-05-10 | Virginia Brown | Columbus, GA | $5.00 |
| 2026-05-10 | Joseph McLaughlin | Winthrop,, MA | $10.00 |
| 2026-05-12 | Eileen Pavese | Providence, RI | $5.00 |
| 2026-05-12 | Jeff Breezee | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |
| 2026-05-21 | Jonathan Ottke | Burke, VA | $10.00 |
| 2026-05-21 | Kristi Lode | harlowton, MT | $5.00 |
| 2026-05-21 | Leon Dostert | Bloomfield, NJ | $5.00 |
| 2026-05-22 | Jeffrey Wirth | San Berdino, CA | $5.00 |
| 2026-05-22 | Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |
| 2026-05-22 | Roger Rankin | Cincinnati, OH | $5.00 |
| 2026-05-24 | Elaine Philips | Edgewater, MD | $10.00 |
| 2026-05-24 | Berniece Thornton | Fenadina Beach, FL | $10.00 |
| 2026-06-11 | Katherine Maxwell | Somers, MT | $100.00 |

### Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 46 of 46, data through 2026-09-30

| Date | Contributor | From | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026: every contribution as filed, rows 26 to 46 of 46, data through 2026-09-30 |  |  |  |
| 2026-06-15 | Name not recorded |  | $200.00 |
| 2026-06-15 | Name not recorded |  | $75.00 |
| 2026-06-17 | Melinda Skilondz | Lakeside, MT | $15.00 |
| 2026-06-18 | Percy Laube | Somers, MT | $25.00 |
| 2026-06-19 | Heidi Raanes | Somers, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-06-19 | Ellen Plantz | Lakeside, MT | $10.00 |
| 2026-06-19 | Melinda Skilondz | Lakeside, MT | $50.00 |
| 2026-06-22 | Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |
| 2026-06-22 | Kristi Lode | Harlowtown, MT | $4.00 |
| 2026-07-08 | Michelle Allison | Olympia, WA | $200.00 |
| 2026-07-17 | Melinda Skilondz | Lakeside, MT | $15.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |
| 2026-07-22 | Kristi Lode | Harlowtown, MT | $4.00 |
| 2026-07-30 | David Winchester | Swanton, VT | $100.00 |
| 2026-08-10 | Julia Sarr | Manassas, VA | $5.00 |
| 2026-08-17 | Melinda Skilondz | Lakeside, MT | $15.00 |
| 2026-08-22 | Lynn Stanley | Kalispell, MT | $10.00 |
| 2026-08-22 | Yvette Kirilenko | Belgrade, MT | $5.00 |
| 2026-09-02 | Jacolyn Phillips | Kalispell, MT | $30.00 |
| 2026-09-02 | Flathead County Democratic Central Committee | Kalispell, MT | $1,850.00 |
| 2026-09-10 | Michelle Allison | Olympia, WA | $400.00 |

## What this record does not say about Kathleen McLaughlin, House District No. 09, 2026, data through 2026-09-30

It does not say whether Kathleen McLaughlin won. CERS records candidacies and money, not results. Contribution totals are floors, not exact figures: the same real person or business can appear in the record more than once under spelling variants, and merging those into single identities is ongoing work. A total means "at least this much".