Political Text FEC ID Requirements

Political Messaging Compliance Landscape

Political Campaigns organizations deploying SMS campaigns face 3 overlapping regulatory frameworks requiring simultaneous adherence:

Political Campaigns-Specific Compliance Requirements

Political Campaigns SMS programs require 3 compliance controls addressing FEC Disclosure Requirements mandates and carrier policies:

1. 1

   Valid FEC Committee ID

   You must possess a valid C-number (Committee ID) from the FEC or state-level equivalent. This ID functions as your primary vetting token with The Campaign Registry.

2. 2

   Paid For By Disclosure

   Every message, or the initial message of a thread, must explicitly state "Paid for by [Committee Name]". Carriers actively filter messages missing this syntax.

3. 3

   Political Vetting Token

   Unlike standard businesses, political campaigns often require a specialized vetting token (e.g., via Campaign Verify) to register the "Political" use case in TCR.

Consent Management for Political Campaigns

Political entities often rely on voter file data, which does not constitute consent for A2P messaging. To use 10DLC high-volume routes, you must build an opt-in list.

Required Consent Elements

• Explicit opt-in (web form or keyword like "JOIN")
• Clear disclosure of frequency and cost
• Link to privacy policy in initial SMS

Carrier Use Case Selection

Select "Political" use case. Note that T-Mobile and AT&T have specific high-throughput tiers for verified political campaigns during election cycles.

Implementation Roadmap

Political Campaigns organizations achieve compliant SMS operations in 5-10 Days through phased deployment:

Frequently Asked Questions