Washington Revised Code Title 42. Public Officers and Agencies § 42.36.040. Public discussion by candidate for public office (Effective January 1, 2026)

Prior to declaring as a candidate for public office or while campaigning for public office as defined by RCW 29B.10.440 no public discussion or expression of an opinion by a person subsequently elected to a public office, on any pending or proposed quasi-judicial actions, shall be a violation of the appearance of fairness doctrine.