AdvertiseMint

The #1 Facebook Advertising Agency. 844-236-4686

  • Home
  • Services
  • Blog
    • Wiki
  • About
  • Pricing
  • Contact
  • 844-236-4686
  • Get Started
You are here: Home / Facebook / Facebook Is Banning Political Ads for Another Month

November 12, 2020

Facebook Is Banning Political Ads for Another Month

NOV. 12, 2020

Element5 Digital / Unsplash

Facebook announced that the ban on political and social issues ads will continue for another month. The social media company originally intended the ban to end on election day, November 4. 

Political and social issues ads have a “paid for by” label and fulfill the following criteria:

  • They’re made by, on behalf of, or about a candidate running for public office, such as a political figure, a political party, or advocates for the outcome of an election to public office.
  • They’re about any election, referendum, or ballot initiative, including “go out and vote” or election campaigns.
  • They’re about social issues in the location where the ad is placed.
  • They’re regulated as political advertising.

Since election results were in a delay due to COVID, more vote-in mail, and President Trump’s refusal to concede, Facebook is continuing the ban in an effort to protect the U.S. election. 

Still, Facebook did say that a lift on the ban may come sooner. Advertisers can visit this page to check on updates. 

In addition to putting a hold on political ads, Facebook will also continue to direct users to its Voting Information Center, found on both the Facebook and Instagram platforms. 

Since the 2016 election interference in which fake Russian ads disseminated false news and politically divisive content, Facebook has been taking bigger steps to protect elections around the globe. This ban is one of the many efforts the social media company has made, including helping users register to vote and preventing misinformation

By Anne Felicitas

Comments

comments

Article by Anne Felicitas / Facebook / facebook, facebook advertising

Complete Guide to Facebook Targeting

Download our FREE Facebook guide with over 850 ad targeting options.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Hear the Audiobook FREE on Audible
Like our fan page for news, updates and weekly Facebook Live sessions.

AdvertiseMint

Posts by Network

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube

Posts by Category

  • Hiring
  • Press Release

Popular Articles

9 Instagram Marketing Hacks for Local Businesses

5 Ways to Use Live Chat for E-Commerce Conversions

How to Run a Successful Facebook Contest

The Key Parts of an Ecommerce Content Strategy with Examples

How to Promote Your New Podcasts on Facebook

7 Ways to Boost Online Event Attendance with Social Media Marketing

Facebook Is Testing Topic Exclusions on News Feeds

How to Verify Your Domain on Facebook

5 Tips for Creating Eye-Catching Instagram Ads in 2021

4 Ways to Personalize Your Advertising Campaigns On Facebook

AdvertiseMint

  • About
  • Careers
  • Programs
  • Blog
  • Definitions
  • FAQ
  • Write for Us
  • Press

NEWSLETTER

Sign up for our weekly email on Facebook ads.

NEWSLETTER

Certifications



advertisemint google partner     

7080 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028       |       844-236-4686

Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy
© 2019 AdvertiseMint All Rights Reserved.
This site uses cookies. Find out more.