Last updated: February 22, 2026.
A Super PAC is a political committee that can raise and spend unlimited amounts on independent political communications.
Key Rules
- Super PACs cannot donate directly to federal candidates.
- They may support or oppose candidates through independent expenditures.
- They must file disclosure reports with the FEC.
Practical Impact
- Super PAC spending can be significant in close races.
- Spending may surge late in a cycle, changing media balance quickly.
- Voters often use filing data to understand which groups are active in a race.
Related FederalVoice Tools
- Compare finance pressure signals on profile pages.
- Track outside spending on the fundraising analytics page.