Gmail Can Now , Spam-Proof Politicians’ Emails.<br />The Verge reports that the Federal Election Commission <br />(FEC) approved Google's proposal to keep <br />campaign emails out of spam folders on Aug. 11.<br />Under the plan, political candidates and committees can apply to have their emails evade Gmail's spam detection system. .<br />Under the plan, political candidates and committees can apply to have their emails evade Gmail's spam detection system. .<br />Google didn't need the FEC's approval to roll out the feature, but the company wanted to make sure it wasn't breaking election regulations. .<br />The Verge reports that Google's political filtering plans were announced after a study determined that GOP emails were being disproportionately flagged compared to Democratic emails. .<br />The Verge reports that Google's political filtering plans were announced after a study determined that GOP emails were being disproportionately flagged compared to Democratic emails. .<br />The National Republican Senatorial Committee claimed that , “Google and its algorithms have handed a distinct advantage to Democrat fundraising efforts, resulting in Republicans raising millions of dollars less than they should.”.<br />José Castañeda, a Google spokesperson, issued a statement about the new feature. .<br />Our goal during this pilot program is to assess alternative ways of addressing concerns from bulk senders, while giving users clear controls over their inboxes to minimize unwanted email. , José Castañeda, Google spokesperson, via The Verge.<br />We will continue to monitor feedback as the pilot rolls out to ensure it is meeting its goals, José Castañeda, Google spokesperson, via The Verge
