political action committee

noun

: a group formed (as by an industry or an issue-oriented organization) to raise and contribute money to the campaigns of candidates likely to advance the group's interests

Examples of political action committee in a Sentence

The governor received over $3 million in campaign contributions from political action committees.

Recent Examples on the Web

Joshua Kushner reportedly donated $250,000 to the Growth Democrats political action committee during the 2024 election cycle. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The Protect Progress political action committee is facing accusations of using fake Miami Herald headlines in mailers and television advertisements targeting Miami-Dade Commissioner Oliver Gilbert. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

She's supported by seven local county sheriffs and the conservative political action committee, Club for Growth. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Smith liked Steyer’s promise to increase taxes on billionaires and his refusal to accept donations from corporate political action committees. — Sophie Austin, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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