For Candidates
Whether you’re a new candidate ready to learn the basics about campaign finance reporting, or a current candidate looking to file your next report, you’re in the right place. Let’s talk about what you need to know.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Registration & Reporting
Learn about financial reporting, including registration and reporting options, how to report, and what to do at the end of a campaign.
Personal Financial Affairs Disclosure
Learn when and how to report required personal financial information to disclose potential conflicts of interest.
Guidelines & Restrictions
Learn how to comply with Washington’s campaign finance laws.
Keep Learning
Curious about PDC terms? Check out our glossary with all the definitions, or view a recording of our compliance training class.
Reporting Tips
Check out the latest updates on reporting tools and resources — as well as timely reporting tips.
09/30/2026
Starting today, Sept. 30, candidates and committees can sign up to receive filing deadline reminders by text message.
Filers may choose to receive reminders for reporting deadlines relevant to primary and general elections, April and February special elections, or for monthly…
08/11/2026
At its August 27 regular meeting, the Public Disclosure Commission will consider adoption of proposed rule change regarding case resolution by the complaint publication process. The agency is accepting public testimony on the proposed rule change now.
The complaint publication…
06/16/2026
Today, the PDC updated its online filing system for independent expenditure and electioneering communication (C-6) reports in June 2026. The changes were designed to improve user experience and align the process with other online PDC filing systems.
Independent expenditures (IE) are…
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