WA PDC

2026 campaigns are already getting started! Within two weeks of beginning a campaign, most Washington candidates and committees must register with the PDC, and begin reporting contributions and expenditures. Follow the money with us here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disc…

Celebrate Sunshine Week with us! With more than 11.5 million records including contributions and expenditures to campaigns, the Public Disclosure Commission is proud to play a part in ensuring transparency in government. Start exploring PDC data here: htpdc.wa.gov/political-disc…

If you're thinking of running for office in 2026, make sure you start off on the right foot! Follow this guide to begin reporting with the Public Disclosure Commission, and contact us at pdc.wa.gov if you have questions.

Last week, PDC staff met with the House Government and Tribal Affairs Committee to discuss the many ways the agency helps filers get it right. Watch tvw.org/video/house-st…

Washington's 2026 legislative session is in full swing - did you know you can follow the money spent on lobbyists at pdc.wa.gov too? Research lobbyist spending here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disc…

Since 1973, elected and many appointed officials in Washington state have been required to file annual personal financial affairs statements. Sign up now for one of several upcoming free, virtual classes on understanding the F-1 report! eventbrite.com/o/public-discl…

Will you lobby the state Legislature for the first time this year? Sign up for one of the PDC's free, virtual classes to familiarize yourself with lobbyist financial disclosure requirements! It's never a bad idea to brush up on your skills. Sign up: eventbrite.com/o/public-discl…

SPECIAL ELECTION COMMITTEES: If your PAC is registered as full-reporting and is participating in the February 2026 primary, you have C-4 reports due REGARDLESS OF YOUR FINANCIAL ACTIVITY on Jan. 20 and Feb. 3 and March 10. See key dates pdc.wa.gov/.../2026%20Spe…...

Washington's campaign and lobbyist financial disclosure laws are now in Title 29B RCW. The substance of the law hasn't changed. We've created an interactive tool to help you find the new citations - check it out here: pdc.wa.gov/.../pdc-reloca…

It's not too early to start thinking about your F-1! The report is due annually by April 15 for all elected and some appointed officials in Washington. Current office-holders can file their reports as early as January! Learn more here: pdc.wa.gov/registration-r…

Washington's 2026 legislative session is only a few weeks away! Brush up on your lobbyist reporting skills and with one of our upcoming free, online trainings. This is NOT the required lobbyist code of conduct training. See training dates and sign up: pdc.wa.gov/registration-r…

On Jan. 1, the PDC's statutory citations in the Revised Code of Washington will switch from RCW 42.17A to RCW 29B. The substance of the law will remain the same but the citation numbers will all change. See RCW 29B here: app.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default.as…

2025 CANDIDATES: Now is the time to wrap up your campaign. That means you'll need to: * File your final reports * Pay debts * Manage any surplus funds Remember to keep campaign books for at least 5 years. Read more: pdc.wa.gov/registration-r…

It's election day! Learn more about candidate's campaign spending in this year's election here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disc…

Sniff out the facts before turning in your ballot. See details on your local candidates' campaign finances here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disc…

DEADLINE APPROACHING: All full-reporting candidates participating in the November general election will owe an expenditure report (C-4) seven days before the election, on Oct. 28. This report is due regardless of campaign activity, and covers Oct. 14 through Oct. 27.

CAMPAIGNS AND COMMITTEES: In the 10 days before an election, anyone can request to see your campaign books of account. For the November general election, this period begins on Oct. 25. Be on the lookout for these requests! Read more: pdc.wa.gov/rules-enforcem…

Ballots are out for the November general election - have you done your research? Click here for campaign finance data for your local campaigns: pdc.wa.gov/political-disc…

Political committees in Washington have reported raising more than $52 million so far this year. Follow the money with the Public Disclosure Commission online: pdc.wa.gov/polit.../brows…

DEADLINE APPROACHING: All full-reporting candidates and committees must file expenditure reports (C-4) - regardless of campaign activity - 21 and 7 days before an election in which they are participating. See more: pdc.wa.gov/registration-r…