r/Milton • u/danicubb • 4d ago

Election Anyone else getting Mayoral campaign texts?

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This feels quite intrusive to me.. I have never received a text asking me to vote ever while I’ve lived in Milton— it strikes me as slightly odd. I wonder how they obtained my number. Are they simply broadcasting this to anyone with a Milton area code?

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u/Hamoudi31 4d ago

I got a message from a candidate who I’ve never spoken to. I believe it’s because we were in the same School WhatsApp group.

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u/danicubb 4d ago

Candidates seem to be finding creative methods for contacting voters.

I guess that’s clever, but I’m under the impression that many people dislike being called, texted, or approached at their doors for campaigning. Might just be me and a few others though.

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u/Kaladin-- 4d ago

If they can’t call, text or door knock. What options of proactive campaigning are left? Door knocking in particular has been going on forever.

I agree though, unless someone has specifically signed up their number for your campaign don’t just take their number off Milton WhatsApp groups. I got a text from another mayoral candidate that I know for a fact I haven’t signed up for any comms from.

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u/Hamoudi31 3d ago

Agreed, wouldn’t have an issue if I signed up.

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u/Eatw0rksleep 3d ago

Quit crying and moaning. You can opt out of it.

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u/Kaladin-- 3d ago

I don’t see anywhere in that text message an option to opt out. Do you?

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u/Eatw0rksleep 3d ago

If it’s blasted replying STOP will opt you out automatically.