+A **527 organization** is a type of [Political Organization](/wiki/Political_Organization) in the United States, named for its section in the U.S. tax code. These groups are created primarily to influence the selection, nomination, election, appointment, or defeat of candidates to federal, state, or local public office. Operating without direct candidate coordination, they play a significant role in [Campaign Finance](/wiki/Campaign_Finance) by engaging in issue advocacy.
+## See also
+- [PACs](/wiki/PACs)
+- [Elections](/wiki/Elections)
+- [Lobbying](/wiki/Lobbying)
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