Electioneering communications periods: special elections (2021-22)
Electioneering communications (EC) 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 ECs 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.
The following chart provides a breakdown of the electioneering communications periods for 2021-22 special elections. For a chronological listing, consult the FEC Calendar.
During these periods, 24-hour disclosure of ECs is required. (Use Form 9.)
Electioneering communications periods for 2021-22 special elections
Special election | Election date | EC 24-Hour Notice period |
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Florida 20th Congressional District Special Primary | 11/02/2021 | 10/03/2021 - 11/02/2021 |
Florida 20th Congressional District Special General | 01/11/2022 | 11/12/2021 - 01/11/2022 |
Georgia Senate Special Runoff | 01/05/2021 | 11/06/2020 - 01/05/2021 |
Louisiana 2nd Congressional District Special General | 03/20/2021 | 01/19/2021 - 03/20/2021 |
Louisiana 2nd Congressional District Special Runoff | 04/24/2021 | 02/23/2021 - 04/24/2021 |
Louisiana 5th Congressional District Special General | 03/20/2021 | 01/19/2021 - 03/20/2021 |
Louisiana 5th Congressional District Special Runoff | 04/24/2021 | 02/23/2021 - 04/24/2021 |
New Mexico 1st Congressional District Special General | 06/01/2021 | 04/02/2021 - 06/01/2021 |
Ohio 11th Congressional District Special Primary | 08/03/2021 | 07/04/2021 - 08/03/2021 |
Ohio 11th Congressional District Special General | 11/02/2021 | 09/03/2021 - 11/02/2021 |
Ohio 15th Congressional District Special Primary | 08/03/2021 | 07/04/2021 - 08/03/2021 |
Ohio 15th Congressional District Special General | 11/02/2021 | 09/03/2021 - 11/02/2021 |
Texas 6th Congressional District Special General | 05/01/2021 | 03/02/2021 - 05/01/2021 |
Texas 6th Congressional District Special Runoff | 07/27/2021 | 05/28/2021 - 07/27/2021 |