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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. Any candidate for any office to be filled at a November general election shall file the prescribed campaign finance reports as follows:
1. Not later than July 15 in a nonelection year for the period January 1 through June 30;
2. Not later than January 15 following a nonelection year for the period July 1 through December 31;
3. In an election year, not later than April 15 for the period January 1 through March 31 and pursuant to subdivisions 4 through 9 of this section;
4. Not later than the eighth day before the primary date complete through the twelfth day before the primary date;
5. Not later than July 15 complete through June 30;
6. Not later than September 15 complete through August 31;
7. Not later than October 15 complete through September 30;
8. Not later than the eighth day before the November election date complete through the twelfth day before the election date;
9. Not later than the thirtieth day after the November election date complete through the twenty-third day after the election date; and
10. Not later than January 15 following an election year complete through December 31, and then in accordance with subdivisions A 1 and A 2 or subdivisions A 3 through A 9, as appropriate, of this subsection until a final report is filed.
B. Any candidate, who was subject to the election year filing schedule set out in subdivisions A 3 through A 9 and who has not filed a final report, shall file reports in any subsequent election year for the same office in accordance with the election year filing schedule set out in subdivisions A 3 through A 9.
C. Any candidate shall also file any report of certain large contributions required by § 24.2-947.9, if applicable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Virginia Code Title 24.2. Elections § 24.2-947.6. Filing schedule for candidates for office; November elections - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/va/title-24-2-elections/va-code-sect-24-2-947-6/
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