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Senate Majority PAC
A super PAC “solely dedicated to building a Democratic majority in the U.S. Senate.”
Great America PAC
Great America PAC and its sister nonprofit, Great America Alliance, support President Donald Trump’s reelection.
Congressional Leadership Fund
A super PAC dedicated to winning a Republican majority in the House of Representatives.
Priorities USA Action
A liberal super PAC launched by former Obama White House staffers.
House Majority PAC
A Democratic super PAC formed in 2011 and focused on keeping a Democratic majority in the House.
Senate Leadership Fund
A Republican super PAC that was established in 2015 by allies of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.