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Wisconsin 2010 Federal Election Compliance Information

 The state-specific information below provides a quick reference for citizens and for the candidates, party committees and political action committees participating in the specified elections. To access more detailed information, simply follow the links. If you have questions, please contact the FEC's Information Division at 800-424-9530 (press 6) or by e-mail to info@fec.gov. Specific reporting questions may be directed to your committee's Campaign Finance Analyst at 800-424-9530 (press 5).

Pre- and Post-Election Reporting Periods

Report Close of Books Mailing Deadline Filing Deadline
Pre-Primary August 25 August 30 September 02
48-Hour Notices August 26 - September 11
Pre-General October 13 October 18 October 21
48-Hour Notices October 14 - October 30
Post-General November 22 December 02 December 02

Independent Expenditure Periods

  48-Hour Notice Period 24-Hour Notice Period
Primary January 01 - August 25 August 26 - September 12
General January 01 - October 13 October 14 - October 31

Coordination Periods

  Election Period Begins Period Ends
Congressional Primary June 16 September 14
Congressional General August 04 November 02

Federal Election Activity Periods

Voter ID, Generic Campaign
Activity & GOTV
Voter Registration Period(s)
July 13 - November 02 May 17 - November 02

Electioneering Communication Periods

Election Period Begins Period Ends
Primary August 15 September 14
General September 03 November 02

Election Dates

  Election Dates
Primary September 14
General November 02

State Elections Office

STATE BALLOT ACCESS OFFICE:
Elections Division
Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
212 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703 http://gab.wi.gov
608-266-8005
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7984
Madison, WI 53701-7984
 
STATE CAMPAIGN FINANCE INFO:
Ethics Division
Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
212 East Washington Avenue
Madison, WI 53703 http://gab.wi.gov
608-266-8005
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 7984
Madison, WI 53701-7984
 
Other State Offices
 

Financial Activity

 Disclosure Map:
House/Senate Campaigns