# Why you keep getting unhinged political text messages

The Verge explains why people receive persistent and often bizarre political text messages and why they are hard to stop. The messages come from campaigns and political groups using texting platforms and voter data. The practice matters because it floods phones during elections and raises privacy and consent concerns.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/policy/1023899/political-texts-midterm-elections) — 2026-10-31T08:00:00-04:00