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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Shortsleeve also donated to the Democratic political action committee Act Blue in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024.
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Behn's comments are the centerpiece of ads run by her Republican opponent, Matt Van Epps, and political action committees that support him.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2025
The national Republican organization is one of four high-dollar contributors to a political action committee, called Put Missouri First, opposing the referendum campaign.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Along with pouring millions into climate initiatives, Steyer founded NextGen America – a progressive political action committee.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
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Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Behn's comments are the centerpiece of ads run by her Republican opponent, Matt Van Epps, and political action committees that support him.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2025
The national Republican organization is one of four high-dollar contributors to a political action committee, called Put Missouri First, opposing the referendum campaign.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 25 Nov. 2025
Along with pouring millions into climate initiatives, Steyer founded NextGen America – a progressive political action committee.
—Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for political action committee
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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