Jim Nelson

Nelson, James (Jim) W.: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures (EY 20; Oct 20)

Case Details

Case Number

78848

Respondent

Jim Nelson

Complainant

Mary Loquvam

Date Opened

October 17, 2020

Case Status

Resolved through Statement of Understanding (SOU)

Respondent admitted violation and possibly paid penalty.

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Area(s) of Law*

  • RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235

*On January 1, 2026, RCW 42.17A was recodified to RCW 29B

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Description

The complaint alleged James W. Nelson, a 2020 candidate for Whatcom Superior Court Judge Position 4, may have violated RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures on a Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) report.

On February 10, 2021, the PDC received a completed Statement of Understanding (SOU) from James W. Nelson, acknowledging a violation of RCW 42.17A.235 for failure to timely report contributions and expenditures on a Summary Full Campaign Contribution and Expenditure (C-4) report.

James W. Nelson paid a $150 civil penalty in accordance with WAC 390-37-143 (Brief Enforcement Penalty Schedule), which resolves the issue. PDC staff found no evidence of material violations requiring additional enforcement action in this matter. 

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed the case against James W. Nelson, in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1) and WAC 390-37-070. 

Documents

Penalties

$150

Total Penalties

$0

Balance Due

Penalty

$150

Payments

  • $150 on 02/10/2021 (PAID - SOU)