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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That’s because Sittenfeld accepted donations to a political action committee in exchange for his promise to support a property development project.
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Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
According to Federal Election Commission filings, Musk’s political action committee, America PAC, last gave money in March to support two Republican candidates running in special elections in Florida — Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Youngkin, who is term-limited from seeking reelection, has offered more than $21,000 in support to Earle-Sears through his political action committee.
—Olivia Diaz, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
But its political action committee has made substantial donations to Republican causes.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
According to Federal Election Commission filings, Musk’s political action committee, America PAC, last gave money in March to support two Republican candidates running in special elections in Florida — Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 July 2025
Youngkin, who is term-limited from seeking reelection, has offered more than $21,000 in support to Earle-Sears through his political action committee.
—Olivia Diaz, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
But its political action committee has made substantial donations to Republican causes.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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