Political Content Without Attribute

Why This Rejection Happens

You are sending political messages (campaigning, advocacy, voting info) but failed to select the "Political" use case or attribute in your registration. Carriers require strict vetting for political traffic to ensure it is not foreign interference or spam.

• Keywords: "Vote," "Election," "Campaign," "Support [Name]."
• Registered as a 501(c)(4) or PAC but selected "Charity" instead of "Political."
• Missing the "Paid for by..." disclaimer in samples.

Root Cause Analysis

Primary Triggers

• Use Case Mismatch: You selected "Marketing" or "Charity" because it was cheaper or easier, but your content is clearly political.
• Missing Verification: Political campaigns often require "Campaign Verify" tokens (or similar vetting) to be approved. Missing this token leads to rejection.

Political Requirements

Step-by-Step Remediation

Obtain Vetting Token

If you are a political entity, register with Campaign Verify (or your CSP's designated partner). Get your vetting token.

Update Campaign Type

Change your Use Case to "Political." Input your vetting token. Ensure "Political Content" attribute is checked.

Pre-Resubmission Checklist

• I have selected the "Political" use case.
• I have a valid Campaign Verify token (if required).
• My samples include "Paid for by [Committee Name]".

Fix It Faster

Verify your political status.

Running a Campaign?

Political vetting is slow. Start early and use our guide.

What reviewers check for code 8000

Code 8000 is reported as "Political Content Without Attribute". Political campaigns, PACs and advocacy groups must register under the Political use case with verification from Campaign Verify (or an FEC ID for federal committees), and must declare political content. Reviewers reject political content sent under other use cases and political campaigns without valid verification.

Where code 8000 comes from

Code 8000 is a campaign review reason code used to report a specific deficiency found during manual campaign vetting. CSPs surface it in the rejection notice alongside any other codes found in the same review, so check for companion codes before resubmitting. It has a documented fix that usually needs one targeted correction and a resubmission.

Fix and verify before resubmitting

1. Obtain a Campaign Verify token for the committee or organization.
2. Register a campaign with the Political use case and enter the token or FEC ID.
3. Declare political content in the campaign attributes.
4. Include "Paid for by" disclosures where required by election law.
5. Make sure opt-in, opt-out and HELP flows meet the standard requirements.
6. Resubmit with a note that references code 8000 (Political Content Without Attribute) and lists each change made.

Sample resubmission note

Many CSPs let you add a note for the reviewer when you resubmit. A short, specific note shows what changed and speeds up the second review. Example for Ostrander & Lee Law:

Ostrander & Lee Law corrected the deficiency reported as code 8000 (Political Content Without Attribute). Changes made: obtain a Campaign Verify token for the committee or organization; register a campaign with the Political use case and enter the token or FEC ID; declare political content in the campaign attributes. All URLs, keywords and auto-replies were re-tested from an external network before this resubmission, and the campaign text now matches the live opt-in exactly.

Common mistakes that keep code 8000 coming back

• Sending election messages under a marketing use case.
• Letting the Campaign Verify token expire.
• Using purchased voter lists without consent.

Related rejection codes

• Code 9001: Political Missing FEC ID
• Code 2131: Verbal Script Missing STOP Instructions
• Code 2128: Opt-in Form Missing HELP Instructions
• Code 2127: Verbal Script Missing STOP Instructions
• Code 2126: Opt-in Form Missing STOP Instructions
• Code 2124: Verbal Script Missing Frequency Disclosure

Frequently asked questions about code 8000

Do issue advocacy nonprofits need Campaign Verify?

Political advocacy generally requires the political use case and verification. Pure charitable messaging may use the charity use case instead.

How long does Campaign Verify take?

Typically a few business days. Plan registration well ahead of election deadlines.

Legal Disclaimer: Code 8000 enforces FEC and carrier transparency rules for political messaging. "Paid for by" disclosures are mandatory.

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