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Compliance Deadlines for Lobbying and Campaign Finance in March 2026
March 3, 2026 | Megan Zeiss, Vinnie Cannamela
Key Takeaways:
- Lobbying compliance deadlines in April 2026 include reports due in 29 states, 19 localities, the District of Columbia, and at the U.S. and Canada federal levels. Some states like Idaho, Louisiana, and Oklahoma require multiple submissions depending on your registration level.
- State lobbying disclosure reports are due this month, and lobbying at the local level can trigger state-level requirements—for example, lobbying any New York locality requires state registration with COELIG even if you don't lobby at the state level.
- Lobbyist registration renewals are required in April for Virginia and Wyoming, which differ from most states that renew at year-end or mid-year.
- Campaign finance deadlines in 2026 affect 32 states plus the FEC in April, with political committees needing to track their filing schedules carefully since some jurisdictions offer monthly or quarterly reporting options and require timely disclosure of large contributions.
April 2026 Lobbying Disclosure Report Deadlines
State and Federal Lobbying Reports Due
April is a busy month when it comes to lobbying disclosure deadlines. Reports are due in 29 states, 19 localities, the District of Columbia, U.S. Federal, and Canada Federal. See the map and table below to see all jurisdictions with deadlines in April.
Additionally, states like Idaho, Louisiana, and Oklahoma may require you to submit more than one disclosure report this month, depending on the level or branch of government you are registered to lobby.
Local Government Lobbying Disclosure Requirements
Lobbying disclosure requirements don’t stop at the state or federal level. Many localities also require regular reporting, and April is no exception. Below is a list of U.S. localities with disclosure reports due in April 2026.
As a reminder, lobbying in a locality can trigger registration and reporting requirements at the state level as well. 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 if you lobby in New York that you are registered with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) to avoid hefty fines.
Lobbyist Registration Renewals Due in April 2026
Most states have lobbyist registrations expire at either the end or middle of the year, but there are two states that require lobbyists to renew their registrations in April: Virginia and Wyoming.
Campaign Finance Reporting Deadlines for April 2026
In April, 32 states have campaign finance disclosure deadlines, in addition to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). If a political committee is registered in one of these states and is required to file disclosure reports, they must do so in April. Check out the map below for the states with important deadlines this month.
Political committees should be aware of their filing schedules. Some jurisdictions (Texas, for example) give the option to report monthly or quarterly. Also, be aware that some states require a political committee to report large contributions within a set time frame of receipt. Political committees should review contributions carefully to ensure they do not miss a required contribution- or expenditure-triggered deadline.
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