News & Events

Latest news from the PDC, highlights of Commission meetings and scheduled training and other event dates.

 

 

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News

The latest news and tips for filers from the PDC.

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Starting today, Sept. 30, candidates and committees can sign up to receive filing deadline reminders by text message.    Filers may choose to receive reminders for reporting deadlines…
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Commission issues fines for late, missing personal financial affairs statements The Public Disclosure Commission began its Sept. 24 regular meeting with several enforcement cases related to missing…
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The Public Disclosure Commission sent overdue notices last week to 30 candidates who appeared to have missed the deadline for a mandatory post-primary spending report.    State law requires…

Events

Upcoming filing deadlines, events and training opportunities.

Reporting Deadline
October 19, 2026
Candidates and committees participating in the 2026 general election cycle owe C-3 reports weekly, on Mondays, from June 1 through the general election. 
Training
October 21, 2026
This is a free, virtual class. Please register by Oct. 19. You will receive a link to join the class on Oct. 20. We suggest, but do not require, that you attend Disclosure 101 before ORCA (Online…
Commission Meeting
October 22, 2026
Reporting Deadline
October 24, 2026
During the 10 days preceding a primary, general, or special election in which a candidate's name is on the ballot or in which a committee participates, the campaign's books of account showing…