# Google reportedly creates Gmail spam-filter program for political campaigns

_Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM EDT · Power, Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

The New York Times reports that Google introduced a program allowing verified political campaigns to more easily bypass Gmail's spam filter. The reported move follows years of Republican complaints about filtering and a lawsuit alleging bias that was dismissed. The supplied summary does not describe the program's eligibility standards, rollout date, or the degree to which delivery treatment changes.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260818/p20#a260818p20)

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