Political advertising
Reach voters on
TV, social, and search
Adwave helps campaigns create and run ads on TV, social, and search from one prepaid budget when the race is a fit. Start with a call so we can confirm suitability.
- daily budgets from a prepaid wallet when campaigns are a fit
- $30/day
- channels from one budget, TV, Meta, Google, and more
- 8+
- district-level geographic targeting so you do not waste spend
- ZIP
Compliance disclaimer
Election advertising may have federal, state, and local legal requirements, plus platform-specific political ad policies. Adwave does not provide legal advice. Nothing on this site is a substitute for counsel. Contact us to discuss whether Adwave is suitable for your campaign, committee, or client before you spend.
You remain responsible for paid-for-by disclosures, contribution and disclaimer rules, and any record-keeping your jurisdiction requires.
Built for races that need reach, not bureaucracy
AI creative when you need spots fast, and multichannel buying from $30/day once you are approved to run.
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Name recognition on the mix
Voters remember the name they have seen on TV, social, and search. One campaign builds that familiarity instead of four disconnected buys.
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Creative without a production crew
Wavemaker turns a campaign site or brief into finished video ads with paid-for-by disclosures you can edit before anything airs.
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Budgets that match fundraising reality
Prepaid wallet, daily budgets from $30/day, pause anytime. Useful when cash arrives in waves and you cannot lock a six-figure media contract.
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District-shaped targeting
Focus ZIP codes, cities, or metros that match your map. Local and down-ballot races do not need statewide waste.
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Clear reporting for the team
One view of reach, clicks, and spend on those channels, so your manager and treasurer are looking at the same numbers.
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Talk before you spend
Political advertising has legal and platform rules. We review fit on a call before you treat Adwave as a political media plan.
How teams usually start
- Book a call and tell us the race, geography, and timeline. We will say if Adwave is a fit.
- Use Adwave to draft video from your campaign site, then edit script, voice, and disclosures.
- When approved, fund a prepaid wallet in Adwave, set a daily budget from $30/day, and target the ZIPs that match your district.
- Watch one report on TV, Meta, Google, and the rest of the mix, then pause or scale as fundraising allows.
Political advertising guides
Rates, costs, FCC rules, and lowest unit rate. Read these before you plan spend. Browse the full political industry hub for more.
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Political Ad Rates 2026: TV & CTV Costs by Market Size
Political ad rates for 2026 midterms, TV spot costs, CTV CPMs, and market-size breakdowns.
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FCC Political Advertising Rules: 2026 Compliance Guide
Equal time, lowest unit rate, disclaimers, record-keeping, and how streaming rules differ from broadcast.
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Lowest Unit Rate Explained: Saving on Political TV Ads
Who qualifies for LUR, when it applies, how to verify rates, and where CTV fits.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Political advertising requires extra review and uses restricted placements. Contact support about your campaign before committing to a launch date or assuming the usual search and social channels are available. Discuss political campaign requirements.
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Business campaigns start at $30/day from a prepaid wallet. Direct business signups receive $60 starter credit immediately. Unused starter credit expires after 14 days without a deposit; a deposit keeps it available. Agency accounts do not receive this credit. Optional creation extras and card processing fees are separate. Read the billing guide.
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Approved political campaigns use eligible placements through Adwave’s programmatic inventory. The usual Google, Meta, and Reddit follow-channel mix does not apply. Ask support to review available placements for your campaign. Discuss political placements.
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You are responsible for the accuracy of your ads and any required disclosures. Adwave review does not replace your own compliance review. Contact support before planning a political campaign.
Talk through fit before you spend.
Book a call and we will walk through channels, creative, and whether Adwave fits the clients you run.
