political action committees

Cultural  

1. Committees formed by interest groups to funnel donations to political candidates who are likely to support their position on various issues. Because of current campaign laws, PACs are allowed to make much larger donations than can individuals.

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Example Sentences

In 2026, Americans can give $3,500 directly to candidates, $5,000 to political action committees, $10,000 to state and local parties, and $44,300 to national parties.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2025

No votes are cast; no political action committees are created.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2024

Mr Trump and his political action committees reported having $74m.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

Rivera, a former mayoral aide whose most recent job was as deputy director of Seattle’s Office of Arts & Culture, was endorsed by Mayor Bruce Harrell and financially backed by business-funded political action committees.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 7, 2023

The precise level of fund-raising by the super PAC, American Values 2024, will not be known until later this month, when political action committees file midyear reports with the Federal Election Commission.

From New York Times • Jul. 3, 2023