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Recent Examples of political action committee
Among those who lost money were a company run by former Georgia GOP Chairman David Shafer, Alabama state Auditor Andrew Sorrell, and a political action committee controlled by the Republican Sorrell.
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
But the group ultimately shifted from a political action committee focused on nondiscrimination ordinances to a nonprofit, because of an unfavorable political landscape, said Gaona-Lincoln, the group’s volunteer executive director.
—Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Running with Andy Thomson received more than $120,000 from a political action committee called Citizens for Law Order and Ethics, which has received $1 million from the Seminole Tribe of Florida since 2024.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Wambsganss used to serve as executive director of the political action committee, but resigned to run for the North Texas Senate seat.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
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Dan Raby, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
But the group ultimately shifted from a political action committee focused on nondiscrimination ordinances to a nonprofit, because of an unfavorable political landscape, said Gaona-Lincoln, the group’s volunteer executive director.
—Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Running with Andy Thomson received more than $120,000 from a political action committee called Citizens for Law Order and Ethics, which has received $1 million from the Seminole Tribe of Florida since 2024.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Feb. 2026
Wambsganss used to serve as executive director of the political action committee, but resigned to run for the North Texas Senate seat.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for political action committee
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Connecticut’s lawmakers have a vested interest in the success of Sikorsky, its workforce and suppliers, since it is based in their state and represents a significant part of its defense industry and economy.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2023
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Applying to become a charter school can take years and require the signoff of any number of gatekeepers, some of whom have a vested interest in limiting competition for existing providers.—
Mike McShane,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2023
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The interest group’s website makes clear that credit for the contribution goes to both the donor and AIPAC itself, thereby strengthening its ties with key officials by soliciting donations for them.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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But its opponents fear the mayor's power over the board could allow interest groups to hijack public education in the city via money and political influence.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ideally, a candidate would acknowledge the problem of special interest groups in our politics and commit to placing the public good above the needs of the few.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
5 Mar. 2026
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Jeycen has a special interest in drawing and especially loves building roadmaps and highways.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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