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 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia 10th District Special General |
06/19/07 |
04/20/07 - 06/19/07 |
| Georgia 10th District Special Runoff |
07/17/07 |
05/18/07 - 07/17/07 |
| California 37th District Special General |
06/26/07 |
04/27/07 - 06/26/07 |
| California 37th District Special Runoff |
08/21/07 |
06/22/07 - 08/21/07 |
| Massachusetts 5th District Special Primary |
09/04/07 |
08/04/07 - 09/04/07 |
| Massachusetts 5th District Special General |
10/16/07 |
08/17/07 - 10/16/07 |
| Ohio 5th District Special Primary |
11/06/07 |
10/07/07 - 11/06/07 |
| Ohio 5th District Special General |
12/11/07 |
10/12/07 - 12/11/07 |
| Virginia 1st District Special Nominating Convention - Republican |
11/10/07 |
10/11/07 - 11/10/07 |
| Virginia 1st District Special Nominating Convention - Democrat |
11/10/07 |
10/11/07 - 11/10/07 |
| Virginia 1st District Special General |
12/11/07 |
10/12/07 - 12/11/07 |
