Electioneering communications periods: congressional primaries (2026)

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 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 state-by-state breakdown of the electioneering communications periods for congressional primaries. During these EC periods, 24-hour disclosure of electioneering communications is required. (Use Form 9.)

Related pages:

• EC periods - main page (2026)
• EC periods for general election (2026)
• EC periods for special elections (2026)