Key Terms and Definitions

Key terms and definitions are important to understand when studying campaign finance. Some key terms are:

• Candidate: A person seeking election to public office.
• Campaign: The activities undertaken by a candidate or campaign committee to promote their candidacy and persuade voters to support them.
• Campaign committee: A group formed to support or oppose a candidate, political party, or ballot measure.
• Contribution: A gift of money (or in-kind contribution) made to a candidate or campaign committee.
• Independent expenditure: An expenditure made by an individual or group that is not coordinated with a candidate or campaign committee.
• Political action committee (PAC): A type of organization that pools contributions from individuals and makes donations to candidates, political parties, or other PACs.

These terms are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to campaign finance. Understanding these terms is important when discussing the influence of money in politics, contribution limits, and other regulations that govern political campaigns.

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