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A candidate may not knowingly establish, use, direct, or control more than one political committee for the purpose of supporting that candidate during a particular election campaign. This does not prohibit: (1) In addition to a candidate's having his or her own political committee, the candidate's participation in a political committee established to support a slate of candidates that includes the candidate; or (2) joint fund-raising efforts by candidates when a separate political committee is established for that purpose and all contributions are disbursed to and accounted for on a pro rata basis by the benefiting candidates.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 42. Public Officers and Agencies § 42.17A.440. Candidates' political committees--Limitations - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-42-public-officers-and-agencies/wa-rev-code-42-17a-440/
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