Ryan Logan Evans: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.235., 240, .320 & .475 for failure to timely & accurately report contributions & provide complete sponsor ID on website & report of anonymous more than $100 not by written instrument. (EY25 JUL25)

Case

#175388

Respondent

Ryan Logan Evans (Logan Evans)

Complainant

Conner Edwards

Description

The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) completed its review of a complaint filed with the PDC regarding Ryan Logan Evans.

Applicable Laws and Rules

Per RCW 42.17A.235 and .240, a candidate that selects the Full Reporting option on their registration is required to timely and accurately report contributions and expenditures to the PDC on Cash Receipts Monetary Contributions (C-3) reports and Campaign Summary Receipts and Expenditures (C-4) reports. The due dates for these reports are based upon the election cycle, the candidate's/committee's election participation, and their financial activity.
Per RCW 42.17A.320, all written political advertising, whether relating to candidates or ballot propositions, shall include the sponsor's name and address.
RCW 42.17A.475 states, in part, that “a person may not make a contribution of more than one hundred dollars, other than an in-kind contribution, except by a written instrument containing the name of the donor and the name of the payee.”

Background and Findings

In response to the complaint, Logan Evans noted they updated the website and reviewed the schedule that lists reporting deadlines for both C-3 and C-4 reports. These updates were made prior to the 2025 Primary Election.
Working with PDC staff, Logan Evans was able to determine the proper way to report the anonymous contribution, amended PDC reports and then refunded any amounts in excess of the limits established in RCW 42.17A.475.
Logan Evans did not advance to the 2025 General Election.

Summary and Resolution

Having reviewed the complaint and the supporting evidence, PDC staff has determined that Ryan Logan Evans appears to have violated RCW 42.17A. After consideration of all the circumstances, further proceedings would not serve the purposes of the Fair Campaign Practices Act. Under WAC 390-37-070, the executive director, at any time prior to consideration by the Commission, may dismiss a complaint which on its face, or as shown by investigation, provides reason to believe that a violation has occurred, but also shows that the respondent is in substantial compliance with the relevant statutes or rules, or shows that formal enforcement action is not warranted.

Based on this, the PDC has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1) and WAC 390-37-060(1)(d). PDC staff is reminding Ryan Logan Evans about the importance of timely and accurately reporting and including full sponsor ID on political advertising. Ryan Logan Evans is expected to comply with PDC statutes and rules in the future.

Disposition

Case Closed with Reminder

Date Opened

July 09, 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, RCW 29B.40.190/42.17A.475

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