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). See 11 CFR 100.29. 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. See 11 CFR 104.20.
The chart below provide a breakdown of the electioneering communications periods for 2013 Special Elections. During these EC periods, 24-hour disclosure of electioneering communications is required. (Use FEC Form 9 [PDF].)
To see a chronological listing of electioneering communications dates, consult the FEC Calendar.
| Special Election | Election Date |
Electioneering
Communications |
|---|---|---|
Illinois 2nd Congressional District Special Primary |
02/26/13 |
01/27/13 - 02/26/13 |
| Illinois 2nd Congressional District Special General |
04/09/13 |
02/08/13 - 04/09/13 |
| Massachusetts Senate Special Primary |
04/30/13 |
03/31/13 - 04/30/13 |
| Massachusetts Senate Special General |
06/25/13 |
04/26/13 - 06/25/13 |
| Missouri 8th Congressional District Special General |
06/04/13 |
04/05/13 - 06/04/13 |
| South Carolina 1st Congressional District Special Green Party Convention |
03/09/13 |
02/07/13 - 03/09/13 |
| South Carolina 1st Congressional District Special Primary |
03/19/13 |
02/17/13 - 03/19/13 |
| South Carolina 1st Congressional District Special Primary Runoff |
04/02/13 |
03/03/12 - 04/02/13 |
| South Carolina 1st Congressional District Special General |
05/07/13 |
03/08/13 - 05/07/13 |
