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Monthly filers (election-year) SSFs that choose to file monthly during an election year will submit 12 reports covering their financial activity: Nine monthly reportsOne pre-general reportOne post-general reportOne year-end report (in January following the election year) Monthly filers don’t have to file pre-primary or special election reports. Monthly reports
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