Alan Rubio: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235, .240, and .320 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures, and include sponsor address on campaign website. (EY25 MAY25)

Case

#172566

Respondent

Alan Rubio

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

This case alleged that Alan Rubio (the “Respondent”) violated RCW 42.17A.235, .250, and .320 by failing to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures and include sponsor address on a candidate website.

Based on the attached findings and pursuant to WAC 390-37-060(1)(d), the Respondent received a formal written warning concerning his failure to timely and accurately disclose all contribution and expenditures. PDC staff expect the Respondent to timely file all required reports of contributions and expenditures in the future. The Commission will consider this formal written warning in deciding on further Commission action if there are future violations of PDC laws or rules.

PDC staff also reminded the Respondent about the importance of 1) providing complete sponsor ID on political advertising, including his candidate website; and 2) timely amending reports within 21 days of the original reports, whenever possible, in accordance with the PDC laws, rules or guidance.

Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Written Warning

Date Opened

May 22, 2025

Areas of Law*

RCW 29B.25.090/42.17A.235, RCW 29B.25.100/42.17A.240, RCW 29B.30.050/42.17A.320

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