Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

• What is PADPAC?
• Why does PDA have a PAC? 
• Why should I contribute to PADPAC?
• How does PADPAC protect my profession and my business? 
• Why do candidates need our support? 
• Is PADPAC affiliated with either major political party? 
• How can I get involved? 

Contributions

• How may I contribute to PADPAC? 
• How much should I contribute? 
• How will my contribution be used?
• What is the difference between “hard” and “soft” dollars? 
• Who is being solicited for PADPAC contributions? 
• Are contributions to PADPAC tax-deductible? 
• How much of my contribution goes to ADPAC, the American Dental Association’s political action committee? 

Candidates

• Is giving PAC money equivalent to buying a vote?
• What is the position of the PADPAC board concerning funding for candidates who are dentists? 
• How can I support PADPAC when it funds candidates for whom I disagree? 
• How can I find out which candidates PADPAC is supporting?
• What criteria does PADPAC use when basing its decision on supporting candidates? 

Leadership

• Who establishes and implements PADPAC policy? 
• How does PADPAC establish fundraising goals? 
• Who decides which candidates receive PADPAC contributions?
• Who should I contact with specific questions?