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

The Wesleyan Media Project, a group of experts that tracks political propaganda in campaigns, identified at least 220 ads produced or enhanced with artificial intelligence by candidates or political action committees this election cycle. — Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

More than half of that money has come from a venture capitalist who has publicly praised Elon Musk and a political action committee run by Airbnb, the rental giant currently facing a lawsuit from the city for price gouging during the wildfires. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Right now, a candidate who violates campaign finance law is fined $250, while a political action committee is fined $2,500. — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026

The party’s pick García has led the field in fundraising, far outpacing Hershey and Castillo and edging out Getty with support from congressional Democrats, left-leaning political action committees and labor unions. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for political action committee

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