Massachusetts campaign-finance filing deadlines
Official 2026 report due dates for Massachusetts state candidates file with Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF).
5 report deadlines for the 2026 cycle.
These are the campaign-finance report due dates a Massachusetts state candidate files with Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) for the 2026 election cycle, stored verbatim from the official schedule. The 2026 primary is Sep 1, 2026.
| Due | Type | Report | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Periodic | MA Q1 Deposit Report First-quarter depository deposit & supplemental report covering January 1 – March 31, 2026. |
Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Periodic | MA Q2 Deposit Report Second-quarter depository report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026. |
Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Pre-election | MA Pre-Primary Deposit Report Pre-primary depository report, due 8 days before the September 1 primary, covering July 1 – August 14, 2026. |
Jul 1, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | Pre-election | MA Pre-Election Deposit Report Pre-election depository report, due 8 days before the November 3 general, covering August 15 – October 16, 2026. |
Aug 15, 2026 – Oct 16, 2026 |
| Jan 20, 2027 | Annual/Year-end | MA Year-End Deposit Report Year-end depository report covering October 17 – December 31, 2026. |
Oct 17, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 |
Shaded rows are deadlines that have already passed.
Good to know
Depository filing schedule for LEGISLATIVE candidates (State Senate / State House). Statewide, county, and Governor's Council candidates instead file MONTHLY deposit reports (by the 5th of each month) — a different track not listed here. Event-driven filings (Pre-Primary/Pre-Election late-contribution windows, 72-hour $500+ reports) are omitted. Basis: M.G.L. c. 55 §§ 18–19.
Electbase compiles these dates from official state sources as a workflow aid. It is not legal advice. Confirm every deadline with your filing authority before you rely on it.
Last updated July 13, 2026