WA PDC

Shining light on Washington politics since 1972.

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At a ceremony May 28, the Public Disclosure Commission dedicated its meeting room to Jolene Unsoeld, who was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the PDC.
“She had a backbone of steel,” said former state Sen. Karen Fraser
Read more: https://t.co/yYAA62Hh2h

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If you're running for election in Washington in 2026, take advantage of the PDC's free, virtual classes. Know your filing requirements, and help maintain transparency in campaign finance.

Sign up for classes here: https://t.co/rR9CD1pVvy

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Washington state is transferring secure access providers from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to https://t.co/vz1Rk2FGH6.
Starting today, PDC filers will need to sign in to our online reporting systems using a https://t.co/vz1Rk2FGH6 account.

Read more: https://t.co/rBNI4NdaaE

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Welcome to Matthew Segal, our newest Commissioner!

“Now more than ever it's important that we act with transparency and that we get it right when it comes to campaigns and elections,” Segal said.

His first meeting will be on May 28.

Read more: https://t.co/rCIJBsJThi

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Filing week is May 4-8! Most candidates must file a campaign registration (C-1) and personal financial affairs report (F-1) with the PDC within two weeks of beginning a campaign.

Sign up for free trainings here: https://t.co/rR9CD1qtl6

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Annual personal financial affairs statements - or F-1 reports - are due for elected and appointed officials each year by April 15, THIS WEDNESDAY!
Read more about completing the report here: https://t.co/eCvyvNh5Yi

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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: https://t.co/rQbb1C84Xt

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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: https://t.co/Dd7Rsf4WxK

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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 https://t.co/kdQMIWHEG5 if you have questions.

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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 https://t.co/lEkRKaCjj0

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Washington's 2026 legislative session is in full swing - did you know you can follow the money spent on lobbyists at https://t.co/kdQMIWIcvD too?

Research lobbyist spending here: https://t.co/KnTFyj8RXY

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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!
https://t.co/4Bok3JT3ha

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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: https://t.co/4Bok3JSvrC

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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 https://t.co/5Zf4WJRNqp...

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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:
https://t.co/7V9Vp3y5KP

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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: https://t.co/LpkCR44kTJ

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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: https://t.co/HOUlpGJ83Q

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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: https://t.co/mZhFl0CCf5

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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: https://t.co/4RsWRwsOCR

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It's election day!

Learn more about candidate's campaign spending in this year's election here: https://t.co/vrDxXlnEJ5