The America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC is the federal Political Action Committee (PAC) of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC raises personal, voluntary contributions from NRECA's eligible membership. Federal law prohibits soliciting contributions from individuals other than NRECA and member-systems’ eligible employees, boards of directors, consumer-owners, and the families of such individuals. America's Electric Cooperatives PAC contributions are generally given to candidates who support the legislative goals of rural electric cooperatives at the state and federal levels.
A portion of the America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC contributions from Wisconsin members is returned to WECA for in-state use for state legislative candidates and campaign committees.
America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC contributions to candidates are determined by America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC national and state committees, working with association staff. America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC supports both Democrats and Republicans. America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC contributions are based, first and foremost, on demonstrated support for rural electrification. America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC is an effort of rural electric co-op members nationwide to help elect and back individuals who support cooperative objectives and for energy issues affecting electric cooperatives.
Contributions to America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC are not tax deductible for federal or state income tax purposes. All contributions to America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC are voluntary and will be used for political purposes.
Persons who are eligible to contribute to America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC include:
- Any cooperative consumer-owner (member)
- Salaried co-op employees with policy-making, managerial, professional, or supervisory responsibilities*
- Co-op directors
- Spouses and families of eligible individuals
*Does not include (i) professionals who are represented by a labor organization, or (ii) salaried foremen and other salaried lower-level supervisors having direct supervision over hourly employees.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tina Walden
(608) 467-4599 or Email
Frequently Asked Questions
Participation in America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC and Wisconsin’s Electric Cooperatives PAC provides an opportunity to support candidates who understand and champion the priorities of electric cooperatives. Contributions to America’s Electric Cooperatives PAC are made in the form of dues, with funds distributed to state and federal candidates through a committee-driven process.