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January 26, 2012
The Commission dismissed complaints alleging that Americans for Prosperity failed to comply with disclosure requirements. Read More...
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The Washington State Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) Website is divided into five (5) Sections.

PDC Home
Find information on Commission meeting agendas, minutes, enforcement activity, laws, rules, rulemaking and stakeholder meetings.

Public Resources
Look-up information on the financing of political campaigns and lobbyist expenditures.

Filer Resources
Browse for information about filing requirements, access forms, manuals, brochures, electronic filing options, and training schedules.

Search the Database
Access the most recent campaign finance data.

View Actual Reports
Find actual reports filed with the Public Disclosure Commission.
New Year = New Laws & Rules
Starting January 1, 2012:
  • Campaigns that spend $5,000 must electronically file campaign disclosure reports.
  • New requirements for political committees.
  • $5,000 expenditure threshold for defining electioneering communication drops to $1,000.
  • The PDC's penalty authority increases to $10,000 and certain violations may be referred for criminal prosecution.

Read the new laws.

Contribution Limits as of January 13, 2012.

NEW  Political Committee Registration form (C-1pc) as of January 15, 2012.


How to Search for Campaign Finance Information
Click the Search the Database tab located above to display a list of registered candidates, political committees and their campaign contributions and expenditures.
How to Search for Reports Filed with the Commission
To view images of reports filed by political committees, lobbyists, lobbyist employers and other candidates that have a Public Disclosure Commission filing requirement, click the View Actual Reports tab above.

For information on making your search more precise or getting useful results, please read our tips on detailed search instructions.
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FILER RESOURCE QUICK LINKS

L2 & L3 Lobbyist/Lobbyist Employer Login

F1 Personal Financial Affairs Login

C6 Advertising Login

L5 Public Agency Lobbyist Login

C1/C1PC Campaign Registration

2011 Full Reporting Schedule

Complete List of Blank Forms
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