Facebook tightens political ad bans as US election nears

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Facebook tightens political ad bans as US election nears

WASHINGTON: With just over a month to go before Americans head en masse to the polls in an extraordinarily contentious election, Facebook is expanding restrictions on political advertising, including new bans on messages claiming widespread voter fraud.

The ban includes ads that call an election into question because the result isn't determined on the final day of voting. There is a good chance US election results will require additional time this year because of expanded mail-in ballots due to the pandemic.

 

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