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PDC staff is working remotely

The PDC remains available for remote assistance, consistent with the governor's emergency proclamations. Please contact us for assistance at (360) 753-1111 or pdc@pdc.wa.gov.

Rules & Enforcement

Learn what Washington’s political disclosure laws require and how to report potential violations.

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Guidelines & Restrictions

Detailed information on topics such as allowable uses of campaign funds, last minute contributions, lobbying prohibitions and restrictions, and more.

Browse and filter to find the rules governing candidates, committees, lobbyists, or another group, and to read the interpretations and declaratory orders that express the official view of the appointed Commission. To explore proposals for new rules, visit the Commission's rulemaking page.

All Guidelines & Restrictions

Political Advertising

Know the rules before advertising in support of or opposition to an election campaign.

Political Advertising

Campaign Contributions

Learn contribution limits for candidates and committees, as well as any other restrictions on what can be accepted.

Campaign Contributions

Public Agencies & Campaigns

Read the Commission’s guidelines on the use of public facilities and resources in election campaigns.

Public Agencies & Campaigns

Enforcement

We publish all enforcement cases. Search enforcement cases and review case documents. Learn about the enforcement process and how to report a violation.

About Enforcement

Recent Enforcement Cases

Case: 112510

September 22, 2022

Status: Assessment of Facts

Respondent: Anthony Martinelli

Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.700 for failure to timely file Personal Financial Affairs…

Case: 112500

September 21, 2022

Status: Assessment of Facts

Respondent: Wade Nelson

Allegation: Violation of RCW 42.17A.320 for failure to include party preference on…

All Enforcement Cases

Report a Violation

Do you have knowledge of a violation of the political disclosure law?

File a complaint

Audits

PDC staff conduct random audits annually. Learn what we found.

Learn More