Don Schwab

Don Schwab: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235., 240 and .320 for failure to timely & accurately disclose contributions and expenditures on reports, and include complete sponsor ID on candidate website. (EY 25 Jul 25)

Case Details

Case Number

175421

Respondent

Don Schwab

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Date Opened

July 01, 2025

Case Status

Case Closed with Written Warning

PDC staff found evidence of minor violation and warned respondent.

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Area(s) 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

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Description

  • Allegation One: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.235., 240 for failure to timely & accurately disclose contributions and expenditures on two reports 
  • Allegation Two: Alleged violation of RCW 42.17A.320 by failing to include "Paid for by" language with sponsor ID on candidate website
The complaint alleged that Don Schwab (the "Respondent") violated RCW 42.17A.235, .240 and .320 by failing to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures, specifically the May C-4 report for 2025, and failure to provide complete sponsor identification (ID) 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 for election year 2025 and provide complete sponsor ID on his candidate website. Staff expect the Respondent to timely and accurately file all required reports and include complete sponsor ID on all political advertising 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. Based on this information, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

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Penalties

None