Articles Index
What Is A Leadership PAC?
Federal politicians -- senators and representatives -- often form what is called a Leadership PAC to, among other things, raise money to help fund other candidate campaigns.
PAC Contributions to All Federal Candidates
PAC Contributions to All Federal Candidates - 1972 - 2006
What Is A Political Action Committee (PAC)?
Federal political action committees, PACs, raise "hard" money for the purpose of defeating or electing candidates to federal office: Senators, Representatives, Presidents. PACs must register with the Federal Election Commission.
PAC Contributions to Senate Candidates
PAC Contributions to Senate Candidates
PAC Contributions to House Candidates
PAC Contributions to House Candidates
US Senators With Leadership PACs
A list of members of the U.S. Senate who operate Leadership PACs.
McCain-Feingold Campaign Finance Reform
The McCain-Feingold Act, Public Law 107-155. is United States federal law that regulates the financing of political campaigns; chief sponsors were Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Russell Feingold (D-WI). The law became effective 6 November 2002.
Politics and Money: Current Status
Breakdown of current political contributions to national parties, PACs and 527s.