How can you block or stop the political text messages on your phone?

[nicklaus]

Political texts are a common outreach tool used by campaigns, but they can feel intrusive if you’re not interested. To stop these texts:

1. Reply ‘STOP’ to the Text:
   Most political campaigns and organizations use texting platforms that are required by law to honor opt-out requests. Simply replying ‘STOP’ will remove you from their contact list. Other common keywords include ‘UNSUBSCRIBE’ or ‘END.’

2. Block the Number:
   If you continue receiving messages, use your phone’s built-in blocking feature to prevent further contact from that number. On most smartphones, you can tap the number, select “block,” and you’re done.

3. Report Spam:
   If you suspect the messages are unsolicited or don’t include an opt-out option, you can report them. Text ‘SPAM’ to 7726 (SPAM), a free service provided by most carriers to report unwanted messages.

4. Prevent Future Texts:
   

• Be cautious about sharing your phone number online, at events, or when signing petitions.

• If you want to stay engaged with politics without receiving texts, create a separate email or phone number for campaign-related interactions.

While political texts can be frustrating, they’re an effective way for campaigns to mobilize supporters. Opt out if they’re not for you, but remember, they’re a small part of a much larger democratic process.

[Nate]

Stopping political texts is easier than you might think! Just reply with the word ‘STOP’ to the text. Most campaigns are legally required to honor your request and will take you off their list. It’s super simple and helps keep your phone free of distractions!

[william]

Ah, political texts—yet another way campaigns invade your space. Sure, you can reply ‘STOP,’ and they’ll probably remove you from their list. But don’t get too comfortable; your number might still be passed around to other campaigns or organizations. It’s like a game of whack-a-mole.

[james]

To stop political texts, reply with ‘STOP’—this is a standard opt-out request that campaigns must follow. If the texts persist, block the number or report it to your phone carrier. For future prevention, avoid giving your number to campaigns or political surveys unless you’re okay with receiving texts.

[blackbeltmatt]

I get 5 or 6 political texts per day, every day, all from different numbers. I’ve blocked, I’ve replied “Stop” dozens of times, but the number keeps changing and the texts keep coming. It’s been 14 months of this now. All from the same RNC

[jklm]

For everyone that is receiving emails from Winred and would like them to stop, I have a plan. On the first day of every month, everyone whose tired of this should send 50 emails to this email address: [email protected] explaining that you will continue this practice until the offending emails stop. If 1000 people did this, that would be 50000 emails. You get the idea. If you don’t want to wait until the first of the month, just send them whenever the mood strikes you. If you like this idea, please by all means share it on social media. Spread the word.