GOP seeks Supreme Court ruling on TV ad price rules
By The BriefBrief
Republican campaign committees asked the Supreme Court to require lower prices for election commercials on broadcast TV stations. They argue the FCC order should be enforced so parties and joint fundraising committees receive the “lowest unit charge” offered to candidates during the 60 days before elections.
WHO:National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee
WHAT:Filed an emergency motion for a stay and said they will appeal to the Supreme Court over a 4th Circuit ruling blocking an FCC order on political TV ad pricing.
WHEN:Aug 27, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:They want a quick Supreme Court ruling before election ads ramp up next week.
