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Key Takeaways:
- November lobbying compliance deadlines are lighter than other months, with disclosure reports due in 14 states, 5 localities, and two Canadian jurisdictions.
- Lobbyist registration renewals expire in Maine and New Jersey this month, with December and January bringing busy renewal periods for multiple jurisdictions.
- Campaign finance disclosure deadlines affect 32 states in November, with many jurisdictions requiring 48-hour, 24-hour, or same-day reporting of contributions and expenditures around election dates.
- State lobbying reporting requirements in November include Georgia, Idaho, and Louisiana, where registrants may need to submit multiple disclosure reports depending on the level or branch of government.
As we continue towards the end of the year, November is a lighter period for reporting requirements. Here are the states and localities to keep an eye on this month.
Lobbying Compliance Deadlines in November 2026
Reports are due in 14 states, 5 localities, Canada Federal, and Manitoba, Canada. See the map and table below to view all jurisdictions with deadlines in November.
Additionally, Georgia, Idaho, and Louisiana may require you to submit more than one disclosure report this month, depending on the level or branch of government in which you are registered (e.g., executive, legislative, judicial, or local).
U.S. Localities with Disclosure Reports Due in November 2026
The City of San Jose requires weekly disclosure reporting.
As a reminder, lobbying in a locality can also trigger state-level registration and reporting requirements. In states like New York, lobbying any locality or municipality will require a state registration and state bi-monthly disclosure reports, even if you do not lobby at the state level. Make sure that if you lobby in New York, you are registered with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) to avoid hefty fines.
Lobbyist Registration Renewals Expiring in November 2026
In November, lobbyist registrations in two jurisdictions expire: Maine and New Jersey. Registration renewals for the next lobbying year are underway, so pay close attention to your jurisdictions to avoid missing a critical renewal deadline.
Looking ahead, December and January will be busy months for registration renewals.
U.S. Localities with Registration Renewals Expiring in November 2026
Campaign Finance Deadlines in November 2026
With elections upon us, November is a busy month for pre- and post-election filings. 32 states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines, in addition to New York City and the Federal Election Commission (FEC). If a political committee is registered in one of these jurisdictions and is required to file disclosure reports, they must do so in November. Check out the map below for the states with important deadlines this month.
The weeks surrounding an election are fraught with time-sensitive and activity-dependent reporting requirements, so it's crucial for political committees to be vigilant about their reporting schedules. Many jurisdictions require 48-hour, 24-hour, or even same day reporting of certain contributions and expenditures in the weeks or days leading up to an election. Political committees should carefully monitor their contribution and expenditure activity to safeguard against missing an important deadline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have lobbyist registration renewals expiring in November 2026?
Maine and New Jersey have lobbyist registrations expiring in November 2026. Registration renewals for the next lobbying year are underway, and December and January will also be busy months for registration renewals.
How many states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines in November 2026?
32 states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines in November 2026, along with New York City and the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Political committees registered in these jurisdictions and required to file disclosure reports must do so in November.
What are the pre-election reporting requirements political committees should know about in November?
Many jurisdictions require 48-hour, 24-hour, or even same-day reporting of certain contributions and expenditures in the weeks or days leading up to an election. Political committees should carefully monitor their contribution and expenditure activity to avoid missing a time-sensitive deadline.
If I lobby a city in New York, do I need to register at the state level too?
Yes. Lobbying any locality or municipality in New York requires state-level registration and state bi-monthly disclosure reports, even if you do not lobby at the state level. Registration must be completed with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) to avoid hefty fines.
Which states may require more than one lobbying disclosure report in November 2026?
Georgia, Idaho, and Louisiana may require more than one disclosure report in November 2026. Whether multiple reports are required depends on the level or branch of government in which a lobbyist is registered, such as executive, legislative, judicial, or local..
