FEC Weekly Digest: Litigation Updates and Reporting Dates
Summary
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) released its weekly digest for the week of February 23-27, 2026. The update includes litigation news, reporting deadlines for 2026, and upcoming outreach and training events.
What changed
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has published its weekly digest for the week of February 23-27, 2026. This update highlights ongoing litigation, including a brief filed in Giffords v. FEC and a complaint filed in Seegers v. FEC. It also provides access to the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates and general reporting schedules for all filers.
This digest serves as an informational notice for regulated entities, primarily political organizations and public companies involved in campaign finance. While no new compliance obligations are imposed, entities should note the reporting deadlines for 2026 and be aware of the ongoing legal proceedings. Upcoming webinars and outreach events are also detailed, offering opportunities for education and engagement with the FEC.
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C ommission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
Litigation
Giffords v. FEC (Case No. 25-5188) On February 26, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington filed a Brief of Amicus Curiae in Support of Appellees and Dismissal or Affirmance in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Seegers v. FEC (Case No. 26-276) On January 30, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging that the Commission failed to act on Plaintiff’s administrative complaint.
Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
Outreach
On February 28, Chair Shana M. Broussard was the keynote speaker at the 58th Annual Mid-Atlantic Law Students Association Regional Convention in Philadelphia, PA.
Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
Employment opportunities
The Commission is accepting applications for the position of IT Specialist (APPSW/ENTARCH) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer’s Applications Branch through March 4, 2026.
The Commission is accepting applications for the position of Attorney-Adviser (Ethics) in the Deputy General Counsel of Law Division of the Office of General Counsel through March 13, 2026.
Upcoming educational opportunities
March 3-4, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar for political party committees.
March 18, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar for Nonconnected PACs.
March 25, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a FECFile webinar for PACs and party committees.
April 1, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a FECFile webinar for candidate committees.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission’s Trainings page.
Upcoming reporting due dates
March 20: March Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedules.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 14th District Special General Election, scheduled for March 10, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for April 7, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the New Jersey 11th District Special General Election, scheduled for April 16, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 1st District Special General Election, scheduled for June 2, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for August 4, 2026.
Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Contact
- Myles Martin
- Deputy Press Officer
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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.
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