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
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The governor received over $3 million in campaign contributions from political action committees.
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But as Stratton touted that her campaign was the only major contender not to accept corporate political action committee donations, both Krishanmoorthi and Kelly pushed back.
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The political action committee was behind a similar mailer when Lowe ran for the House District 91 seat in 2022.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
As costs rise, candidates devote more time to courting wealthy backers, interest groups and political action committees.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Thiel recently contributed $3 million to the political action committee of the California Business Roundtable, which is opposing the ballot measure, records provided to the Secretary of State’s Office show.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The political action committee was behind a similar mailer when Lowe ran for the House District 91 seat in 2022.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
As costs rise, candidates devote more time to courting wealthy backers, interest groups and political action committees.
—Philip Jankowski, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Thiel recently contributed $3 million to the political action committee of the California Business Roundtable, which is opposing the ballot measure, records provided to the Secretary of State’s Office show.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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