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Campaign Finance

Independent Expenditure

Definition

Spending on political communications that expressly advocate for or against a candidate, made without coordination with any campaign.

Related Terms

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Common Questions

What is a independent expenditure?
Spending on political communications that expressly advocate for or against a candidate, made without coordination with any campaign.
What terms are related to independent expenditure?
Related terms include: Super PAC, FEC. Understanding these related concepts helps provide context for independent expenditure.