External Links:

Public Disclosure Home

Guide to PDC Law

• public disclosure law
• administrative rules
• declaratory orders
• policy statements
• commission interpretations

Specific PDC page external links:

Filer Assistance, FAQ

Electronic Filing Information

Reporting Requirements

These offices will file for election at the Whatcom County Auditor's Office this year.

• 2009 Offices up for Election

The Whatcom County Auditor's office has the necessary PDC forms to distribute but we do not offer legal advice or have expertise in the completion of these forms. You can also download or fill out forms electronically at the PDC website.

These are documents that candidates and committees should review. These are subject to change by rule. You should still view the entire PDC site for additional information.

Here are some PDC produced Manuals .  All in PDF 

• Personal Financial Affairs Statement F-1 Instructions - 2009   (1.1MB)

• Local & Judicial Candidate Instruction Manual  (739 KB)

• Mini Campaign Reporting Instruction manual  (386 KB)

Here are some PDC produced Brochures.  All in PDF 

• Candidate Reporting Guide - 2009    (82.9 KB)

• Starting Off on the Right Foot for Candidates - 2009    (50.7 KB)

• Political Advertising   (57.2 KB)

• Electioneering Communications Brochure   (71.8 KB)

• Electioneering Communications Guide   (397 KB)

• Electronic Filing Campaign Reports - 2009    (41.1 KB)

• Candidates Surplus Funds   (24.1 KB)

We strongly advise all candidates, committees and elected officials to visit the PDC website for important information regarding the law as it applies to you. The site has many valuable tools to make the process of filing much easier. We have linked some of the more common areas directly at the left.

Public Disclosure Commission - 711 Capitol Way #206 - PO Box 40908
Olympia, WA 98504-0908 - (360) 753-1111 - Fax (360) 753-1112
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