Supreme Court sides with GOP in fight over TV ad rates; Jackson dissents

Supreme Court Sides With Republicans in TV Ad Fight

Republican groups had asked the court to clear the way for political parties to pay the same low-cost ad rates as candidates, a move that could undercut a Democratic advantage in the midterms.

Sep 4, 2026

Supreme Court sides with GOP in fight over TV ad rates; Jackson dissents

The Supreme Court on Friday lifted a ruling that prevented party committees from accessing cheaper advertising rates in the lead-up to November’s elections, siding with Republicans, for now, in an emergency case that drew staunch Democratic opposition. Federal law mandates that broadcast stations offer their lowest available rate in the 60 days preceding a general…

Sep 4, 2026