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Wash. Rev. Code § 42.36.050 (2026)

Campaign contributions

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A candidate for public office who complies with all provisions of applicable public disclosure and ethics laws shall not be limited from accepting campaign contributions to finance the campaign, including outstanding debts; nor shall it be a violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine to accept such campaign contributions.
[ 1982 c 229 s 5.]

Notes:

Public disclosure of campaign finances: Chapter 42.17A RCW.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1991–1991 · leading case: Snohomish Cnty. Improvement All. v. Snohomish Cnty., 808 P.2d 781 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991).
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Snohomish Cnty. Improvement All. v. Snohomish Cnty., 808 P.2d 781 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991). · cites it 6× “RCW 42.36.050 speaks to the application of the doctrine to campaign contributions: A candidate for public office who complies with all provisions of applicable public disclosure and ethics laws shall not be limited from accepting campaign contributions to finance the campaign,…”
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