Facebook has long considered changes to its political advertising policy, including a full-on ban in the days leading up to the election, but has settled on a more nuanced approach. Photo illustration: Reuters
Facebook has long considered changes to its political advertising policy, including a full-on ban in the days leading up to the election, but has settled on a more nuanced approach. Photo illustration: Reuters

Facebook bans political ads after end of voting on US election day

  • Social media firm tightens rules in preparation for contentious night that may not end with definitive winner emerging in contest between Trump and Biden
  • Facebook will also notify users if a candidate tries to claim a win prematurely, before votes have been officially tallied

Facebook has long considered changes to its political advertising policy, including a full-on ban in the days leading up to the election, but has settled on a more nuanced approach. Photo illustration: Reuters
Facebook has long considered changes to its political advertising policy, including a full-on ban in the days leading up to the election, but has settled on a more nuanced approach. Photo illustration: Reuters
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