Electioneering communications periods: special elections (2024)
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 2024 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 2024 special elections
| Special election | Election date | EC 24-Hour Notice period |
|---|---|---|
| California 20th Congressional District Special General | 03/19/2024 | 01/19/2024 - 03/19/2024 |
| California 20th Congressional District Special Runoff | 05/21/2024 | 03/22/2024 - 05/21/2024 |
| California Senate Special Primary | 03/05/2024 | 02/04/2024 - 03/05/2024 |
| California Senate Special General | 11/05/2024 | 09/06/2024 - 11/05/2024 |
| Colorado 4th Congressional District Special General | 06/25/2024 | 04/26/2024 - 06/25/2024 |
| New York 3rd Congressional District Special General | 02/13/2024 | 12/15/2023 - 02/13/2024 |
| New York 26th Congressional District Special General | 04/30/2024 | 03/01/2024 - 04/30/2024 |
| Ohio 6th Congressional District Special Primary | 03/19/2024 | 02/18/2024 - 03/19/2024 |
| Ohio 6th Congressional District Special General | 06/11/2024 | 04/12/2024 - 06/11/2024 |