The Washington exemption is at the bottom of the page.
10.a Ads Related to Politics or Issues of National Importance
Policy
Advertisers can run political, election related and issue ads, provided the advertiser complies with all applicable laws and the authorization process required by Facebook. Where appropriate, Facebook may restrict ads related to politics and issues.
Any advertiser running election-related or issue ads who is located in or targeting people in designated countries must complete the
authorization process required by Facebook, except for news publishers identified by Facebook. This applies to any ad that:
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Is made by, on behalf of or about a current or former candidate for public office, a political party, a political action committee or advocates for the outcome of an election to public office; or
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Relates to any election, referendum or ballot initiative, including “get out the vote” or election information campaigns; or
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Is regulated as political advertising.
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Advertisers running these ads, regardless of location, targeting or news exemptions, must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to requirements involving:
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Disclaimer, disclosure and ad labeling;
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Spending limits and reporting requirements.
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Ads must not run in or be targeted at the state of Washington when the ads relate to Washington’s state or local elected officials, candidates, elections or ballot initiatives.
