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Pelican Institute for Public Policy

This page ran 9 paid political ads on Facebook and Instagram between 15 May 2026 and 16 October 2026. Meta reports $10.6–13.9K of spend, which makes it the 3,714th largest advertiser of the 24,034 pages in our data. Advertiser type: Group or campaign. Most of its spend took no side. Race: No specific race. Paid for by PELICAN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY.

Data from the Meta Ad Library, pulled 4 November 2026. Election on 3 November 2026. · Every ad of this page in Meta’s Ad Library ↗

9

ads

$12.2K

reported spend, range $10.6–13.9K

0.0%

of spend on federal races

$1.2K

median spend per ad

Spend by week the ad started

1 Jun
6 Jul
3 Aug
7 Sep
5 Oct
 Spend still counting
2 Nov

Tone

Promotional
11%
Informational
89%

Share of the 9 ads with text that our model classified. Attack ads name an opponent.

Topics

Infrastructure & energy
89%
Economy & cost of living
67%
Electoral process & turnout
33%

Spend by race: State 29%, Ballot measures 3.7%, No specific race 68%.

Spend by ad language: English 100%.

The costliest ads

The highest-spend ad of each distinct text, as it ran.

  • By the time you get home, electricity has already made a journey. You turn on the lights, lower the thermostat and start dinner. Somewhere across that connected system, power is being produced and carried toward the places that need it. The towers along the highway and the poles down your street help make that connection possible. Building and maintaining it is part of the cost behind your electric bill. But what gets built? What gets repaired or upgraded? Who pays? Those questions reach all t

    15 October 2026 · Pelican Institute for Public Policy · $2–2.5K · 250K+ impressions · Informational · Ad Library

  • Your electric bill tells you what you owe. It doesn’t tell the whole story of how electricity got to you. The lines and equipment carrying power are part of that story. So are the costs of keeping them working. Take a closer look at the connection: https://pelicanpolicy.org/louisianapower

    15 October 2026 · Pelican Institute for Public Policy · $2–2.5K · 125K+ impressions · Informational · Ad Library

  • Did you know your utility bill is on the ballot on May 16th? The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is a powerful elected body that sets the rates you pay for electricity and natural gas. With energy costs rising sharply across the state, your vote will help decide who represents you on the LPSC. Don’t sit on the sidelines—make your voice heard. Get Informed Now >> https://pelicanpolicy.org/energy/pscforum/

    15 May 2026 · Pelican Institute for Public Policy · $2–2.5K · 250K+ impressions · Informational · Ad Library

  • When new power lines and equipment get built, the question reaches beyond the construction site. What is needed? What will it cost? Who will pay? Decisions about electricity infrastructure can affect households and small businesses for years. Understanding those decisions starts with understanding the system. Take a closer look: https://pelicanpolicy.org/louisianapower

    15 October 2026 · Pelican Institute for Public Policy · $1–1.5K · 125K+ impressions · Informational · Ad Library

  • Did you know your utility bill is on the ballot on May 16th? The Louisiana Public Service Commission (LPSC) is a powerful elected body that sets the rates you pay for electricity and natural gas. With energy costs rising sharply across the state, your vote will help decide who represents you on the LPSC. Don’t sit on the sidelines—make your voice heard. Get Informed Now >>

    15 May 2026 · Pelican Institute for Public Policy · $1–1.5K · 100K+ impressions · Informational · Ad Library

  • ICYMI: Ten constitutional amendments will be on Louisiana’s November 3 ballot. That’s a lot to sort through. Our guide explains what each proposal would do, where Pelican stands, and why. You can also download our sample ballot with our recommendations and space to mark your own choices. Read the guide: https://pelicanpolicy.org/fall2026amendments

    15 October 2026 · Pelican Institute for Public Policy · $400 – $499 · 40K+ impressions · Promotional · Ad Library

Figures cover domestic political ads paid in dollars, from 4 May 2026. Spend is the sum of Meta’s range midpoints; impressions above one million are reported as “1M+”, so impression figures are floors. Each ad counts in the week its delivery started, with its lifetime spend at our last pull; ads still running before the vote are counted as of 31 October 2026.

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Pelican Institute for Public Policy: political ads on Facebook and Instagram before the 2026 US midterms · Vipima