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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

Electioneering communications periods: special elections (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 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.

Learn more about making electioneering communications

The following chart provides a breakdown of the electioneering communications periods for 2026 special elections. For a chronological listing, consult the FEC Calendar.

During these periods, 24-hour disclosure of ECs is required. (Use Form 9.)

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Electioneering communications periods for 2026 special elections


Special electionElection dateEC 24-Hour Notice period
Georgia 14th Congressional District
Special General		03/10/2026GA-14 Special General Filing Information
Georgia 14th Congressional District
Special Runoff		04/07/2026GA-14 Special Runoff Filing Information
New Jersey 11th Congressional District
Special Primary		02/05/2026NJ-11 Special Primary Filing Information
New Jersey 11th Congressional District
Special General		04/16/2026NJ-11 Special General Filing Information
Texas 18th Congressional District
Special General Runoff		01/31/2026TX-18 Special Runoff Filing Information


Legal citations

Regulations

11 CFR 100.29
Electioneering communication

11 CFR 104.20
Reporting electioneering communications

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.