A political committee that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained or controlled by a candidate or an individual holding federal office, but is not an authorized committee of the candidate or officeholder and is not affiliated with an authorized committee of a candidate or officeholder.
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A political committee that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained or controlled by a candidate or an individual holding federal office, but is not an authorized committee of the candidate or officeholder and is not affiliated with an authorized committee of a candidate or officeholder.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Leadership PAC. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/leadership-pac
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