diff --git a/tests/communications/test_models.py b/tests/communications/test_models.py
index 56aeae9c7c..97067dd01b 100644
--- a/tests/communications/test_models.py
+++ b/tests/communications/test_models.py
@@ -120,8 +120,6 @@ def test_start_date_day_constraint(self):
             AnnouncementCampaignFactory(start_date=date(2024, 1, 2))
 
     def test_start_date_conflict_constraint(self):
-        existing_campaign = AnnouncementCampaignFactory(start_date=date(2023, 1, 1))
-
         # can modify existing value without triggering constraint
         existing_campaign = AnnouncementCampaignFactory(start_date=date(2024, 1, 1))
         existing_campaign.start_date = date(2024, 2, 1)