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The PDC has classes and videos (see above) to help you. 

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Live Classes

In addition to videos available whenever you need them, PDC staff host trainings on online filing for campaigns, candidates and lobbying activities. 

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Upcoming classes: 

We strongly recommend first-time filers take our free, online Disclosure 101 and ORCA Demonstration classes. 

October

• Lunch and Learn: Last-minute contributions and mandatory pre-election expenditure reporting - 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Oct. 7
• Disclosure 101: Candidates and Committees - 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 8
• ORCA Demonstration - 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15

November

• Disclosure 101: Candidates and Committees - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 5
• Lunch and Learn: Wrapping up your candidacy - 12 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Nov. 18
• ORCA Demonstration - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 19
• Lobbyist and Lobbyist Employer Reporting Training - 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19

December

• Disclosure 101: Candidates and Committees - 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 3
• Lobbyist and Lobbyist Employer Reporting Training - 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Dec. 17
• ORCA Demonstration - 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 17

See all upcoming classes on the PDC's calendar of events. 

The PDC provides customized presentations for organizations, as the schedule allows. To request for your group, click the button below and then choose “Request a presentation” in the drop-down menu on the form.

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Resource Library

Slide decks

• Disclosure 101
• Public Agency Lobbying
• Lobbyist and Lobbyist Employer Reporting
• Guidance for School Districts in Elections and Campaigns

Printer-friendly documents

• We hear you've decided to run for office... (2025)
• Contribution limit table
• What's permitted? Guidance for school districts in election campaigns

From outside the PDC

• Legislative Code of Conduct training video

More videos

• Introduction to Open Data
• Using Secure Access Washington
• Do I need to file the F-1?
• How to register a new candidate or committee
• Full versus mini reporting
• ORCA quick guide
• Lobbyist and lobbyist employer reporting

Suggested reading

• New candidate FAQ
• Reporting basics
• Completing the F-1
• Lobbyist guide: Who needs to report?
• Political advertising guide
• Commercial advertiser disclosure guide
• Guidelines for school districts in election campaigns
• Guidelines for local governments in election campaigns