### Question
How is the "electioneering communication" defined?


### Answer
The term **electioneering communication** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 434* as follows -

> any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication which promotes or supports a candidate for that office, or attacks or opposes a candidate for that office (regardless of whether the communication expressly advocates a vote for or against a candidate) and which also is suggestive of no plausible meaning other than an exhortation to vote for or against a specific candidate

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 434*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

