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Starting today, the Public Disclosure Commission is requiring users of its online filing systems to transition from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov.   Washington state government…
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PDC welcomes first recipient of the Jolene Unsoeld Public Policy Internship PDC staff introduced Evergreen State College junior Nathan Tippman – the first recipient of the Jolene Unsoeld Public…
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Governor Bob Ferguson has appointed a fifth member to the Public Disclosure Commission: Attorney Teebah Alsaleh. Alsaleh, originally from California, graduated from the Seattle University School of…

Events

Upcoming filing deadlines, events and training opportunities.

Reporting Deadline
May 11, 2026
Full-reporting campaigns participating in the April special election must file an expenditure report (C-4) for the period of April 21 through April 30, 2026. This report is mandatory for all full-…
Reporting Deadline
May 11, 2026
Contribution reports (C-3) for activity during the previous month are due for campaigns and committees not participating in the April special election. File a C-3 report for each bank deposit by the…
Training
May 11, 2026
You've begun your campaign for the 2026 election - now what do you need to do to follow Washington's public disclosure law (RCW 29B)? Join PDC staff for a quick explanation of a candidate's initial…
Training
May 12, 2026
What is mini reporting? Candidates and committees expecting to raise and spend $7,000 or less during an election year are eligible for mini reporting. Under that reporting option, selected on a…
Training
May 13, 2026
This class is offered as a live online class using Zoom. Please register by May 11. The day before class, you will receive an email with a link to join the virtual meeting. Are you required to file…