Super PACs

Definition

Super PACs, or Super Political Action Committees, are organizations that can raise unlimited sums of money from corporations, unions, associations, and individuals to then spend unlimited sums to overtly advocate for or against political candidates. Unlike traditional PACs, they are prohibited from donating money directly to political candidates.

Related terms

Political Action Committee (PAC):

A type of organization that collects campaign contributions from members and donates those funds to campaign for or against candidates, ballot initiatives, or legislation.

Dark Money: Political spending meant to influence the decision of voters where the donor is not disclosed and the source of the money is unknown.

501(c)(4) Organizations: Nonprofit groups that are allowed to engage in political activities, provided their primary activities promote social welfare; they can receive unlimited donations and do not have to disclose their donors