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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Some of the largest donations came from a political action committee led by House Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Kemp's political action committee has funneled millions of dollars into the Dooley campaign, according to reports.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Stark also owes the Florida Election Commission $16,000 in late fees on her political action committee, which the state revoked for nonpayment.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
And a political action committee backed by national Republicans has intervened in the series of court cases.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Kemp's political action committee has funneled millions of dollars into the Dooley campaign, according to reports.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Stark also owes the Florida Election Commission $16,000 in late fees on her political action committee, which the state revoked for nonpayment.
—Jeffrey Schweers, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2026
And a political action committee backed by national Republicans has intervened in the series of court cases.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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