RNC agrees to stop using 'census' in mailers, online ads

The Republican National Committee said Thursday that it would stop using the word “census” on mail solicitations and digital advertising, a practice Democratic lawmakers have called deceptive, especially during a decennial census year.

In a letter dated March 12, the RNC’s chief counsel, J. Justin Riemer, denied that the use of the term “census” was unlawful or misleading but agreed not to continue using it.

“The clear and conspicuous disclaimer plainly indicates that the mailing is ‘Paid for by the Republican National Committee,’ (and) includes all other language required by law.”

However, it said the RNC would “use words other than ‘census’ in future RNC mailings and digital advertising.”

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