The November election is less than a month away! Do your research with the PDC before you fill out your ballot. Research campaign spending and contributions here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disclos…

Now is the time to find out who is funding Washington's political campaigns in 2026. Search by candidate, committee and more at pdc.wa.gov/political-disclos…

It's time to do your research! Check out local and statewide candidate spending, campaign contributions, independent expenditures and more here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disclos…

Ballots are out for the November general election! Did you know you can also research campaign spending and contributions with the PDC? Search for candidates and committees: pdc.wa.gov/political-disclos… Read the state voter pamphlet: sos.wa.gov/.../2026.../2026-… See less

Sign up for text-message reminders today! If you file reports for a candidate or committee participating in the 2026 general election, you can now opt-in to receive text-message reminders for upcoming filing deadlines. Read more pdc.wa.gov/news/2026/text-me…

MANDATORY REPORTS COMING UP! Candidates and committees participating in the 2026 general election (if registered as full-reporting) will have reports due even if the campaign spent or collected no money during the period! Reports are due: Oct. 13 Oct. 27 Dec. 10

Pre-election reporting requirements are right around the corner - it's not too late to brush up on your reporting skills! Sign up today for free, virtual PDC trainings in October. eventbrite.com/o/public-disc…

Candidates: If you're not advancing to the general election, you need to: - File your mandatory post-election C-4 by Sept. 10 - Resolve any campaign debt, and file reports on that activity - Manage surplus funds Read more here on wrapping up a campaign: pdc.wa.gov/registration-repo…

FAQ: What do candidates do with surplus funds? - donations to nonprofits registered with the Secretary of State or the state general fund, - refunds to contributors - a surplus funds account - use in a future campaign Read more: pdc.wa.gov/rules-enforcement…

2026 candidates and committees: If wildfires and evacuations have affected your ability to file reports with the PDC, contact our staff for help at [email protected] or 360-753-1111.

Curious about PDC enforcement cases? We've recently updated our enforcement information page with helpful graphics and links with information about open and recently resolved enforcement cases. See the new tools here: pdc.wa.gov/rules-enforcement…

State law requires that purchasers of political ads, or sponsors, be listed on ALL campaign signs. This includes yard signs. Learn more here: pdc.wa.gov/.../sponsor-id-pl…

Follow the money with us. Research contributions to political campaigns in the 2026 primary here: pdc.wa.gov/political-disclos…

Commissioner Jim Oswald announced his resignation from the Public Disclosure Commission earlier this month. Oswald served on the Commission since April 2024. His term was scheduled to run through 2028. To apply, visit governor.wa.gov/boards-and-c…

The state Supreme Court upheld both a 2022 King County Superior Court ruling that Meta, parent company of Facebook, violated state campaign finance law on dozens of occasions and a judgment ordering $24.6 million in fines plus attorney’s fees. Read more: pdc.wa.gov/news/2026/washing…

At a ceremony May 28, the Public Disclosure Commission dedicated its meeting room to Jolene Unsoeld, who was one of the driving forces behind the creation of the PDC. “She had a backbone of steel,” said former state Sen. Karen Fraser Read more: pdc.wa.gov/news/2026/pdc-hon…

If you're running for election in Washington in 2026, take advantage of the PDC's free, virtual classes. Know your filing requirements, and help maintain transparency in campaign finance. Sign up for classes here: eventbrite.com/o/public-disc…

Washington state is transferring secure access providers from Secure Access Washington (SAW) to WA.gov. Starting today, PDC filers will need to sign in to our online reporting systems using a WA.gov account. Read more: pdc.wa.gov/news/2026/live-to…

Welcome to Matthew Segal, our newest Commissioner! “Now more than ever it's important that we act with transparency and that we get it right when it comes to campaigns and elections,” Segal said. His first meeting will be on May 28. Read more: pdc.wa.gov/news/2026/seattle…

Filing week is May 4-8! Most candidates must file a campaign registration (C-1) and personal financial affairs report (F-1) with the PDC within two weeks of beginning a campaign. Sign up for free trainings here: eventbrite.com/o/public-disc…