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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: 120879
February 01, 2023
Status: Assessment of Facts
Respondent: Avrum (Alex) Tsimerman
  • Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.205 by failing to timely register as a candidate with the…
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Case: 120832
January 31, 2023
Status: Assessment of Facts
Respondent: Okanogan School District
  • Allegation: Violations of RCW 42.17A.555 for misuse of public facilities by using a mailer…
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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.  

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