Political Campaign Ads, Endorsements and Reporting
Last updated: October 16, 2024
Political campaign advertising on BYLN does not indicate endorsement by BYLN of the candidate. If interested in advertising with us on BYLN, view our
advertising rates.
NOTE: Ads for candidates running for the same office will not be placed in the same ad placement location. This policy ensures that all candidates receive equal visibility and opportunity to present their messages to the electorate, fostering a fair and competitive political environment.
Advertisements for political candidates must include a disclaimer that include the words “this ad is paid for by” or “paid for by” and include the name of the person(s) or organization paying for the advertisement.
Campaign announcements may be submitted to BYLN for publishing. Campaigns may submit non-fundraising types of press releases, letters to the editor, and articles for consideration to BYLN on a case-by-case basis for publishing.
BYLN does not endorse any candidate running for office.
If a candidate is interested in BYLN publishing an endorsement they have received, a press release of the endorsement should be emailed to news@bylocalnews.com for consideration. The endorsement must be from an organization, corporation, or someone currently holding an elected seat.
Email to news@bylocalnews.com. (updated October 16, 2024).
- Documents should be emailed as text (typed text within the email, as a Word Document, or in a PDF in which the text can be highlighted and copied).
- Content in emails / documents are copied from the document and pasted as is on BYLN; please ensure the correct spelling and grammar.
- Include one photo with the email. The photo should be free of graphics and text overlays.
- Videos will not be accepted.
BYLN may cover a political campaign announcement event upon the availability of BYLN.
Aside from political campaign announcement events, BYLN may attend but does not cover campaign events or fundraising events.
BYLN does not conduct interviews with political candidates.
BYLN may send a list of questions to all political candidates within a specific race to answer and return to BYLN for publication.
BYLN may report on the qualifications and records of political candidates.
BYLN will publish candidates who qualified for running for office.
BYLN will publish election results.