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Super PACs

Outside spending groups and their role in campaign finance

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Jan 27, 2026
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How can I search FEC and OpenSecrets records to see whether a particular grocery chain's PAC or executives donated to Trump?

To determine whether a specific grocery chain’s PAC or its executives donated to , use ’s donor lookup, PAC lookup and organization profiles to find PAC-level and employer-linked giving, and use ’s da...

Jan 24, 2026

How does OpenSecrets attribute contributions from donor‑funded nonprofits and super PACs to individual candidates — methodology and limitations?

traces candidate support by combining filings with its own coding rules: it counts contributions from PACs and individuals giving $200 or more to candidates and parties, and it attributes money flowin...

Jan 23, 2026

How have right-wing funding patterns changed since the 2010 Citizens United decision?

Since the ’s 2010 decision, right‑of‑center has shifted from broad party fundraising and modest PAC activity toward concentrated, opaque, outside spending dominated by a tiny set of wealthy donors, , ...

Jan 22, 2026

What distinctions exist between Trump campaign, joint fundraising committees, and super PACs?

The official campaign—like any candidate’s authorized committee—is the entity that raises “hard” money subject to and strict personal-use rules, whereas are legal vehicles that pool donor allotments f...

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