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 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California 32nd District Special General |
05/19/09 |
03/20/09 - 05/19/09 |
| California 32nd District Special Runoff |
07/14/09 |
05/15/09 - 07/14/09 |
| Illinois 5th District Special Primary |
03/03/09 |
02/01/09 - 03/03/09 |
| Illinois 5th District Special General |
04/07/09 |
02/06/09 - 04/07/09 |
| New York 20th District Special General |
03/31/09 |
01/30/09 - 03/31/09 |
