What is America's Electric Cooperatives PAC?

America's Electric Cooperatives PAC

America's Electric Cooperatives PAC is a group of interested co-op members, employees or directors who are in support of non-partisan legislators and legislation that supports co-op energy needs and initiatives.

Your contribution builds our collective strength, which is grounded in the relationships between America’s electric cooperatives, the communities they serve, and the candidates seeking to represent them.

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America's Electric Cooperatives PAC

America's Electric Cooperatives PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee designed to direct financial contributions from co-op members to those legislators who actively support issues of importance to electric cooperatives. The PAC is founded by members of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and has collected contributions from co-op members across the nation since 1966.

The PAC supports candidates for state and federal offices who will speak for and protect the interests of electric co-ops and their members. America's Electric Cooperatives PAC provides a voice for electric cooperatives on all levels of government.

Contributions

With the exception of a small federal tax payment of less than 1 percent, all contributions to America's Electric Cooperative PAC go directly to the campaigns of candidates for political office. About half of all contributions go to support candidates for state office, the other half for federal office. The PAC follows established procedures for making contributions to candidates running for political office. Factors that determine financial support include a candidates

Position on issues critical to electric co-ops, as well as their votes and public statements on these issues,
Committee assignments, leadership positions and relative importance to co-ops, and
Financial need and the strength of an opponent.

A candidate’s political affiliation is never taken into account.

Call to request an enrollment form

Do you want to take the next step in supporting legislators in their pursuits of the energy issues that could affect the future of your electric distribution cooperative, ask a co-op employee to send you an enrollment form for the PAC. Minimum suggested contribution levels start at just $2.08 a month. Check, cash or electric bill recurring debit options available.

NOTE: Contributions to the America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC are voluntary and will be used for political purposes. You have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Federal law prohibits contributions from foreign nationals who lack permanent resident status. Any contribution guidelines presented are merely suggestions. You are free to contribute more or less than the suggested amounts, or not at all. NRECA will not favor or disadvantage anyone by reason of the amount contributed or a decision not to contribute.

America's Electric Cooperatives PAC

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America's Electric Cooperatives PAC

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