Candidate Surplus Funds Latest Report
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This data set shows the last C4 submitted for a surplus account. C4s are submitted for a specific time period and contain a start date and end date. This dataset shows the last C4 reporting period filed by the candidate and therefore shows the latest balance for the surplus account.
This dataset is a best-effort by the PDC to provide a complete set of records as described herewith and may contain incomplete or incorrect information. The PDC provides access to the original reports for the purpose of record verification.
Descriptions attached to this dataset do not constitute legal definitions; please consult RCW 42.17A and WAC Title 390 for legal definitions and additional information regarding political finance disclosure requirements.
CONDITION OF RELEASE: This publication and or referenced documents constitutes a list of individuals prepared by the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission and may not be used for commercial purposes. This list is provided on the condition and with the understanding that the persons receiving it agree to this statutorily imposed limitation on its use. See RCW 42.56.070(9) and AGO 1975 No. 15.
| Field Name | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| balance | number | This column shows the balance of surplus funds that a candidate reported on the last C4. This balance remains in the account until disposed of per RCW 42.17. |
| filer_id | text | The unique id assigned to a candidate's surplus account. The filer id remains the same throughout years. |
| filer_name | text | The registered name of the surplus funds account. |
| from_date | calendar_date | A C4 report covers a specific period of time. This column is the start date of the report. |
| id | text | PDC internal identifier that corresponds to a candidate's surplus funds account. A candidate has only one surplus account which is valid until terminated. There is not an election year associated with a surplus funds account, money is transferred in and spent out of the account until closed. |
| origin | text | This column designates what type of report the data was retrieved from. |
| person_id | number | The unique ID assigned to a public office holder or candidate. This id is consistent across years and, offices or candidacies and is the preferred id for identifying a natural person. |
| raised | number | This column is the cumulative total that has been transferred into the account from inception. |
| report_number | text | The unique number assigned to a report when it is filed. A 10 character number represents a paper filed report whose data was manually entered into the database. A 9 character number represents an electronically filed report. |
| spent | number | This column is the cumulative total that has been spent out of the account from inception. |
| thru_date | calendar_date | A C4 report covers a specific period of time. This column is the end date of the report. |
| url | text | A link to a PDF version of the C4 summary report as it was filed with the PDC. |
| year | number | This column is provided to clarify in what year a report is filed. Since a surplus funds account can be active for multiple years, this column is created using the thru_date. |