Carly James

Carly James: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures and RCW 42.17A.445 for personal use of campaign funds (EY'25; JUL'25).

Case Details

Case Number

175835

Respondent

Carly James

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Date Opened

July 16, 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.40.130/42.17A.445

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

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Description

On July 16, 2025, the PDC staff received a complaint alleging violations of RCW 42.17A.235 and .240 for failure to timely and accurately submit reports disclosing expenditure details as required; and RCW 42.17A.445 for personal use of campaign funds. 

The staff noted that, in this instance, any violation that may have occurred was minor and had been cured. However, the staff issued a formal warning letter to the Respondent. 

Penalties

None