### Question
What is the definition of political party?


### Answer
The definition of **political party** is as follows in *52 U.S.C. § 30101*:

> an association, committee, or organization which nominates a candidate for election to any Federal office whose name appears on the election ballot as the candidate of such association, committee, or organization

#### Citation:
  - *52 U.S.C. § 30101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Federal Campaign Finance > CHAPTER 301-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

