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[***Written by Brad Adgate and published in Forbes May 6, 2020*** The impact of COVID-19 has been widespread and will continue well into 2020 and beyond. As a result, the pandemic has had an effect on the federal, statewide and local elections that will continue up to Election Day. This will impact political ad dollars, campaign strategies, appearances and media coverage. A survey from [Pew Research](https://about:blank/) says two-thirds of Americans expect COVID-19 will disrupt this November’s general election.](https://blog.viamediatv.com/impactonpoliticalads)

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