The Public Disclosure Commission imposed a total of $14,000 in fines in 2024 to eight officials who have repeatedly failed to file their personal financial disclosure statements, designed to show potential conflicts of interest. Read the report here: pdc.wa.gov/news/2024/pdc-…

New year, new filer? Learn more about your responsibilities as a candidate, committee or lobbyist in 2025 - sign up for one of our free online classes today. See upcoming offerings here: eventbrite.com/o/public-discl….

Join us in wishing PDC Chair Allen Hayward well and thanking him for his service to the Commission. Hayward announced he would resign at the end of January, citing personal reasons. Read more: pdc.wa.gov/news/2025/publ…

If you recently left office, your annual personal financial affairs statement, or F-1, is due to the PDC no later than April 15, 2025. Here's our advice - take care of it now so you don't have to worry about it later. Read more about the F-1: pdc.wa.gov/registration-r…

"Ultimately, the strength of the PDC is in our foundation — our goal is to get timely information to voters about who gave, who got, and how much. We’ll continue to work toward that goal, as we have for more than 50 years." See our Chair's message for 2024 pdc.wa.gov/sites/default/…

Ballots are out for the Feb. 11 special election. Before you check a box, check out how campaigns are spending at pdc.wa.gov. More here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disc…

If you're thinking about running for election in 2025, now's the time to sign up for the Public Disclosure Commission's free, online classes covering disclosure laws and rules, and a demonstration of how to use our ORCA filing software. Sign up here: eventbrite.com/o/public-discl…

Commission Chair Allen Hayward's departure at the end of January leaves the PDC with two Commission seats to fill this year. Public Disclosure Commission members are appointed by the Governor. To apply, contact the Governor’s Office here: governor.wa.gov/boards-and-com…

In 2024, groups spent millions lobbying the Washington state Legislature - see the top spenders in the graphic below. Follow the money spent during the 2025 legislative session at pdc.wa.gov. pdc.wa.gov/.../browse-sea…

Washington state candidates and committees collected about $218 million in contributions in election year 2024, as of mid-December. Learn more about the past year's election spending in the PDC's Annual Report: pdc.wa.gov/.../pdc_annual…

PDC General Counsel Sean Flynn gave a presentation the use of "deepfakes" and misinformation in digital political advertising and the role of state disclosure laws last week to the House State Government and Tribal Relations Committee. Watch: tvw.org/video/house-st…

Tax day isn't the only deadline approaching. If you held office during any part of 2024 or 2025, you owe the Public Disclosure Commission an annual personal financial affairs statement, or F-1, by April 15. Sign up for the PDC's next free class: eventbrite.com/e/understandin…

Don't wait - sign up today for one of the PDC's free online classes on basic disclosure requirements for candidates and committees! Sign up here: eventbrite.com/o/public-discl…

Are you considering a run for office in 2025? Before filing week (May 5-9), check out this guide from Municipal Research and Services Center, and learn about your responsibilities as a candidate, including campaign finance reporting requirements. mrsc.org/stay-informed/…

Don't be late! Annual personal financial affairs statements (F-1 reports) are due April 15 for officials in elective office in Washington state. If you served in a qualifying position in 2024 or are currently serving, you owe this report. Watch a video: youtube.com/@WASTPDC

Annual personal financial affairs statements (F-1 reports) are due today! If you held an elective office in 2024, or are currently serving, you owe this report. Watch a video on how to complete the F-1: youtube.com/@WASTPDC

Did you know that in most cases, public agencies can't use public funds, staff time, equipment, email and social media, or facilities to promote or oppose ballot measures? Our friends Municipal Research and Services Center put together some information on these rules here: mrsc.org/stay-informed/…

The Public Disclosure Commission meets at 9:30 this morning to discuss matters including campaign reporting dates, changes to the agency's penalty schedule for disclosure law violations, and potential enforcement actions. Watch here: tvw.org/watch/?eventID…

The Washington Public Disclosure Commission this week approved a $5,000 fine to settle a case against a 2024 ballot measure committee that admitted reporting contributions valued at more than $400,000 late. Read about the case here, or watch on TVW. pdc.wa.gov/news/2025/aarp…

Mark your calendars: Filing week is almost here Prospective candidates for the 2025 general election cycle must declare their candidacy between May 5 - 9. Contact your local Auditor's Office, or read more information here from the Secretary of State: sos.wa.gov/elections/cand…