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A public communication referring to a candidate or ballot question via various media.
Definition
As used in the Campaign Reporting Act, an 'advertisement' means a communication referring to a candidate or ballot question that is published, disseminated, distributed, or displayed to the public by print, broadcast, satellite, cable, or electronic media, including recorded phone messages, or by printed materials. It excludes certain private communications, news stories, debates, nonpartisan voter guides, and official legal statements.
Related Terms
Political Communication
Communication advocating for or against a candidate, party, or ballot measure, especially near an election....
Communication
Content concerning a candidate distributed to the electorate....
Election Campaign Communication
Any form of media or message used to influence voters in an election, subject to specific disclosure requirements under the law....
Campaign communication
Any communication that advocates, injures, influences election outcomes, or solicits contributions....
Election Communications
Any communication made or paid for to support or oppose candidates/parties or solicit contributions....