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

Simmons also had political action committee money backing her, all designated by the groups. — Rachel Royster july 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Hours after his office announced the probe, Newsom sent supporters an email soliciting donations for his Campaign For Democracy political action committee. — Lia Russell july 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Bastos and Cervera are also at odds over a recent defamation lawsuit Cervera filed against political consultant Michael Worley and his political action committee Making Democracy Work. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

As of the end of June, the two biggest artificial intelligence political action committees have dropped at least $44 million into 40 House and Senate candidates, per a CNBC analysis of Federal Election Commission data. — Emily Wilkins, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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