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Ars Technica

Supreme Court forces TV stations to sell more election ads at steep discounts

Tuesday, September 8, 2026


The Supreme Court ruled that television stations must offer their lowest advertising rates to political parties and candidates. The decision requires broadcasters to provide access to their cheapest available time slots during election periods. The ruling applies to all candidates and parties regardless of affiliation. Implementation details and effective date were not specified in available reporting.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/09/supreme-court-forces-tv-stations-to-sell-more-election-ads-at-steep-discounts/

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