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. 

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.

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…

02/02/2026
Each year, elected and many appointed officials in Washington owe a personal financial affairs statement, or F-1 report, to the Public Disclosure Commission by April 15. New candidates owe the report within two weeks of beginning their candidacy.   With that deadline approaching, take this…

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