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FEC guidance or filings show that candidates participating in the CA-1 special elections are required to submit additional reports and such reports appear in FEC records as applicable.
The Federal Election Commission’s Jan. 28, 2026 update for the California 1st Congressional District special elections states plainly: “Participating candidates must file additional reports in connection with these elections.” FEC guidance and the CA‑01 Special Election Filing Information PDF explain that candidate‑authorized committees must file pre‑ and post‑election reports and that principal campaign committees must file 48‑hour notices for qualifying late contributions, consistent with the Commission’s general guidance on special election reporting. Verdict: True — the FEC (the authoritative regulator) requires participating candidates/authorized committees in the CA‑1 special elections to file additional FEC reports and related notices.