The Democratic National Committee has filed lawsuits in Michigan and Wisconsin challenging rules around political advertising, escalating a legal fight over how campaign ads are regulated in two key battleground states.

The DNC argues the states’ rules unfairly restrict its ability to run ads during the campaign season. The party says the regulations create unequal conditions and limit free political speech, particularly in the final stretch before elections.

Michigan and Wisconsin are among the most closely watched states in American politics, and both have seen repeated court battles over election rules. Advertising regulations have become a new front in that fight, with both parties testing the limits of state authority.

State officials have not yet responded in detail to the lawsuits, though similar rules have been defended in the past as necessary to ensure transparency and fairness in political messaging.

The cases could set important precedents for how digital and broadcast political ads are treated in future elections. With courts already handling multiple election-related disputes, the outcomes may influence campaign strategy well beyond the two states.