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GOP groups ask Supreme Court to preserve FCC election rule

9/1/2026

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The National Republican Senatorial and Congressional committees asked the Supreme Court to preserve the FCC’s unit-charge rule.
On August 25 the 4th Circuit ruled parties are not entitled to the discount, prompting the request.
The rule forces broadcasters to offer discounted ad rates during the 60 days before a general election, starting Friday.
Supreme Court’s June 2026 decision struck down limits on coordinated party-candidate spending, raising the rule’s relevance.

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Story summary

The National Republican Senatorial and Congressional committees asked the Supreme Court to preserve the FCC’s unit-charge rule.
On August 25 the 4th Circuit ruled parties are not entitled to the discount, prompting the request.
The rule forces broadcasters to offer discounted ad rates during the 60 days before a general election, starting Friday.
Supreme Court’s June 2026 decision struck down limits on coordinated party-candidate spending, raising the rule’s relevance.