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Module 07: Campaign Finance

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Topics Covered

State and local regulations
Contribution limits
Filing with the PDC (Public Disclosure Commission)
Fundraising dos and don’ts

SESSION RESOURCE LINKS

Washington Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/
WA PDC - For Candidates - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/candidates
WA Candidate FAQ - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/registration-reporting/candidates-committees/candidate-faq
WA Contribution Info & Definitions - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/registration-reporting/candidates-committees/contributions
WA Contribution Limits - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/rules-enforcement/guidelines-restrictions/contribution-limits
WA Contribution Limits chart - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-09/Contribution%20Limits%20REVISED%20-%20Copy.pdf
WA Registration & Reporting - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/registration-reporting
WA ORCA FAQs - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/registration-reporting/candidates-committees/electronic-reporting-tools/orca-faqs
Political Advertising Guide - https://www.pdc.wa.gov/rules-enforcement/guidelines-restrictions/political-advertising-guide
Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission - Elections - https://web6.seattle.gov/ethics/elections/home.aspx
Federal Elections Commission - https://www.fec.gov/
Federal Contribution Limits - https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/candidate-taking-receipts/contribution-limits/
Federal campaign finance laws and regulations - https://ballotpedia.org/Federal_campaign_finance_laws_and_regulations
Federal Campaign Finance Law: Disclosure and Disclaimer Requirements for Political Campaign Advertising - https://crsreports.congress.gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11398#:~:text=The%20term%20disclosure%20refers%20to,on%20a%20campaign%2Drelated%20communication.
State Limits on Contributions to Candidates 2021-2022 Election Cycle - https://www.ncsl.org/Portals/1/Documents/Elections/Contribution_Limits_to_Candidates_2020_2021.pdf
What Is a PAC? - https://www.opensecrets.org/political-action-committees-pacs/what-is-a-pac
Super PACs - https://www.opensecrets.org/political-action-committees-pacs/super-pacs/2022

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