Assistance is available via email or phone. The PDC office is open for business by appointment only, consistent with the governor's emergency proclamations. Please contact us for an appointment or assistance at (360) 753-1111 or pdc@pdc.wa.gov
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.
Learn about financial reporting, including registration and reporting options, how to report, and what to do at the end of a campaign.
Learn when and how to report required personal financial information to disclose potential conflicts of interest.
Learn how to comply with Washington’s campaign finance laws.
Curious about PDC terms? Check out our glossary with all the definitions, or view a recording of our compliance training class.
Check out the latest updates on reporting tools and resources — as well as timely reporting tips.
You may have contributions for the general election made to the campaign before the primary.
If a donor reaches the contribution limit for contributions to the primary election, sometimes they’ll give more, and those donations are for the general election. If the candidate isn’t going on…
The new threshold for expedited reporting of large, last-minute contributions is $1,500, following action by the Public Disclosure Commission at its June meeting. The change takes effect June 30, 2022, in time for the primary election’s special reporting period that begins July 26.
Under…
The Public Disclosure Commission is proposing to raise the threshold for accelerated reporting of large, last-minute contributions.
The threshold would rise from $1,000 to $1,500 under the proposal. State law requires additional reporting of contributions of $1,000 or more given within…
Still have questions? PDC staff can help!