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
She's been endorsed by several local unions, Jane Fonda's climate political action committee and mayoral hopeful Commissioner Carmen Rubio.
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Earlier in September, Haley sent a cease-and-desist letter to the political action committee Haley Voters for Harris, Fox News reported.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has opened his pocketbook once again for former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo’s congressional bid, this time contributing $1.5 million to a political action committee supporting his candidacy.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Her donors and supporters on Tuesday received an announcement about the show, along with an invitation to join a mailing list and contribute to a political action committee.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2024
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Meira Gebel, Axios, 25 Sep. 2024
Earlier in September, Haley sent a cease-and-desist letter to the political action committee Haley Voters for Harris, Fox News reported.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has opened his pocketbook once again for former San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo’s congressional bid, this time contributing $1.5 million to a political action committee supporting his candidacy.
—Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 20 Sep. 2024
Her donors and supporters on Tuesday received an announcement about the show, along with an invitation to join a mailing list and contribute to a political action committee.
—David Bauder, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2024
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