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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The political action committee reported spending $464,702 so far this cycle in support of her campaign.
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Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2024
In November 2021, school board candidates supported by the conservative political action committee Southlake Families won during a special election.
—Stephanie Drenka, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
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Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2024
In November 2021, school board candidates supported by the conservative political action committee Southlake Families won during a special election.
—Stephanie Drenka, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
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“Political action committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20action%20committee. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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