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Campaign finance agencies in Washington
In Washington, there is one primary agency involved in statewide campaign finance regulation: the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission. The commission sets policy, collects reports, sets penalties, and enforces campaign finance law.[1]
Authority
The commission was formed in 1973 after the passage of Initiative 276. It was reformed in 1992 to address "contribution limits and other campaign restrictions."[2] The commission's authority extends over all state-level candidates, elected officials, lobbyists, and lobbyist employers.[1]
Electronic reporting system
Candidates and political committees can file campaign finance disclosure statements via an electronic system, which can be accessed here.[3]
Contact information
Washington State Public Disclosure Commission
- 711 Capitol Way #206
- PO Box 40908
- Olympia, WA 98504-0908
- Telephone: 360-753-1111
- Email: pdc@pdc.wa.gov
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See also
- Campaign finance requirements in Washington
- Washington Secretary of State
- Washington Attorney General
External links
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