What is super PAC?

A super PAC, or "independent expenditure-only committee," is a type of political action committee that can raise and spend unlimited amounts of money to advocate for or against political candidates. Unlike traditional PACs, super PACs are prohibited from coordinating directly with candidates or their campaigns. They often rely on contributions from individuals, corporations, and unions, and their activities are primarily focused on independent advertising and advocacy. Super PACs emerged following the 2010 Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC, which allowed for increased financial influence in elections.