### Question
How does the law define principal campaign committee?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 431*, **principal campaign committee** is defined as:

> a political committee designated and authorized by a candidate under section 432(e)(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 431*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS   > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

