Electioneering communications periods: special elections (2020-21)
Electioneering communications are television and radio communications that refer to a clearly identified federal candidate and are distributed to the relevant electorate within 60 days prior to a general election (including a special general or special general runoff) or 30 days prior to a primary, nominating convention or caucus (including a special primary). Individuals and other persons who make electioneering communications that aggregate in excess of $10,000 in the calendar year must file disclosure statements with the Commission within 24 hours of distribution to the public.
A chronological listing of electioneering communications dates can be found on the FEC Calendar.
The following chart provides a breakdown of the electioneering communications periods for the 2020-21 special elections. During these EC periods, 24-hour disclosure of electioneering communications is required. (Use Form 9.)
Electioneering communications periods for 2020-21 special elections
Special election | Election date | EC 24-Hour Notice period |
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California 25th Congressional District Special General | 03/03/2020 | 01/03/2020 - 03/03/2020 |
California 25th Congressional District Special Runoff | 05/12/2020 | 03/13/2020 - 05/12/2020 |
Georgia 5th Congressional District Special General | 09/29/2020 | 07/31/2020 - 09/29/2020 |
Georgia 5th Congressional District Special Runoff | 12/01/2020 | 10/02/2020 - 12/01/2020 |
Georgia Senate Special General | 11/03/2020 | 09/04/2020 - 11/03/2020 |
Georgia Senate Special Runoff | 01/05/2021 | 11/06/2020 - 01/05/2021 |
Maryland 7th Congressional District Special Primary | 02/04/2020 | 01/05/2020 - 02/04/2020 |
Maryland 7th Congressional District Special General | 04/28/2020 | 02/28/2020 - 04/28/2020 |
New York 27th Congressional District Special General | 06/23/20201 | 04/24/2020 - 06/23/2020 |
Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Special Primary | 02/18/2020 | 01/19/2020 - 02/18/2020 |
Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Special General | 05/12/2020 | 03/13/2020 - 05/12/2020 |