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PDC offers tutorials after many candidates cite website confusion and email issues
Summary
Multiple respondents told the PDC they were first-time candidates, ran unopposed, had zero-dollar campaigns or experienced technical problems; the commission highlighted online tutorials and staff help to reduce future filing errors.
Across many appearances respondents described similar themes: first-time campaigns, zero-dollar activity, emails that went to junk, and confusion about the online form that distinguishes 'full' and 'mini' reporting. Chair Jay Leach pointed respondents to the PDC’s educational resources and said staff would provide one-on-one help when needed.
Leach told participants, "The PDC has some tutorials on its website... they also have some lunch box series people can participate in... that educates candidates and would-be candidates." PDC staff offered to arrange follow-up calls and to walk respondents through the Secure Access Washington filing interface. The commission conditioned many suspensions on respondents filing missing reports within 30 days and instructed staff to contact those who asked for help.
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