Campaign Materials

Political campaign materials are documents, signs, merchandise, digital content, and other resources used to influence voters for or against a candidate or ballot question. Examples include yard signs, flyers, mailers, buttons, bumper stickers, T-shirts, posters, and campaign literature. The term can cover both printed items and other persuasive campaign communications.

Common election campaign materials include candidate signs, leaflets, door hangers, mail pieces, sample messaging, buttons, stickers, banners, shirts, digital graphics, and literature about candidates or ballot measures. What counts as regulated campaign material can vary by jurisdiction, especially around polling places, disclosure requirements, and rules for paid political communications.

Campaign materials are often restricted inside polling places and within a legally defined electioneering zone around them. The distance, covered items, and enforcement rules vary by state and locality. Campaigns, voters, and observers should check the relevant election authority’s current rules before displaying signs, clothing, literature, or other advocacy materials near voting locations.