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Tired of the political texts on your phone? Here's how to stop them — well, some of them
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Anjanette Gile , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points People are receiving pleas for votes, time, and money on their phones. Election season brings a surge in messages from candidates.
Election season brings a surge in messages from candidates. People are receiving pleas for votes, time, and money on their phones. This trend is not new, as the number of these messages has been rising over the past decade.
Data shows a significant increase in such messages, with a notable jump in recent years. Organizations that track these messages have compiled data on their frequency.
For those seeking to stop these messages, or learn more about the trend, further information is available from groups that analyze political spam texts and track robocalls.
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Category: government Published: August 18, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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