Groups that spend money to influence the outcome of elections but do not contribute directly to candidates are called

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527 groups are tax-exempt organizations that can spend money on election-related activities but are prohibited from contributing directly to candidates. Political action committees (PACs) can contribute directly to candidates, but 527 groups cannot. Political consulting groups and soft money interest groups may be involved in election-related activities or spending, but they are not specifically defined as groups that spend money to influence elections without directly contributing to candidates.

Groups That Spend Money to Influence the Outcome of Elections