Fifty years of regulating Washington State political disclosure to inform the public about campaign finances, lobbyist spending and public official and candidate financial affairs.
Find financial data reported by campaigns, learn the rules campaigns need to follow, view enforcement case documents and the status of cases, or report a violation to the PDC.
Whether you’re a new candidate ready to learn the basics about public disclosure reporting, or a current candidate looking to file your next report, you’re in the right place.
What you need to know about disclosing financial information as a political committee. You can also access reporting tools here.
If you’re engaged in lobbying activities, use these guides to learn how to report lobbying expenses and access reporting tools.
What you need to know about filing disclosure reports if your organization is a nonprofit that makes contributions or expenditures in election campaigns.
Learn about filing an annual Personal Financial Affairs (F-1) statement, as well as what restricts your activities while in office and during elections.
At its February meeting, the Commission voted to make inflationary adjustments to campaign…
Commissioners discussed whether to reconsider PDC staff guidance on whether contribution limits apply when candidates transfer funds from a previous campaign to a subsequent campaign for a different office.
Longstanding guidance says that…
The Public Disclosure Commission will hold a special meeting to gather public comment on and consider two options for agency guidance regarding use of campaign money received for a different office than currently sought.
The meeting is at…
Anyone who believes there has been a violation of the laws or rules enforced by the commission may file a complaint.
View enforcement cases, resolutions and statuses.
Need help filing a report? Questions about reporting or enforcement processes?