GrayPAC Launches Party Line Phone+Text Banking Program
Come hop on the Party Line! We’re bringing older Americans together to talk directly with fellow seniors about what’s at…
Welcome to GrayPAC, the political action committee powered by Third Act, mobilizing Americans over 60 to elect leaders and support policies for a sustainable and vibrant future for our democracy and climate.
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National Enviro Groups Endorse Tenn. Data Center Fighter and Voting Rights Champion Justin Pearson
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National Environmental Groups Endorse Manley for Congress
WASHINGTON — Friends of the Earth Action, Oil Change Action and GrayPAC are endorsing Elijah Manley to represent Florida’s 20th Congressional District.…
Why GrayPAC
In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need a PAC. Elections would be about ideas, not money.
But we don’t live in an ideal world, and to move in that direction, we must stand up to the wave of money and influence dominating our electoral system. As elder Americans, we remember the days when our institutions worked better than they do now; we want to help bring our country back from the brink.
In order to speak out fully and frankly, compliant with Federal election laws and regulations, we need the flexibility the PAC structure provides. Every dollar we raise will help us secure and advance climate protections and justice in our communities.
Our Vision
Our vision is clear: a nation where democracy thrives and our environment is protected for future generations. We will achieve this by:
Mobilizing older Americans
Through grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy, we empower seniors—our nation’s most reliable voters—to take active roles in the political process. By ensuring their voices are integral to shaping policy and leadership, we also challenge the marginalizing social narratives that often overlook their impact and contributions.
Electing Forward-Thinking Leaders
GrayPAC is dedicated to advancing legislative and policy initiatives that strengthen our democracy and protect our planet. We concentrate on critical legislation and ballot initiatives that align with our mission to create a more participatory, fair, and responsive democracy.
Advocating for Justice and Deeper Democracy
We are committed to supporting and electing candidates who will take bold action to address the climate crisis. These leaders understand the interconnectedness of environmental protection, democracy, and social justice.
Why Donate
The imperative to protect our democracy cannot be overstated.
The stakes are incredibly high, and the outcomes will reverberate for generations. Older Americans, with their wealth of experience and historical perspective, have a unique and crucial role to play. By pooling resources and energy, we can make a profound and lasting impact. Your contribution to GrayPAC is an investment in a brighter future for all.
Advocate for key policies
Your support helps amplify the voices of older Americans, ensuring that our concerns and solutions are heard at the highest levels of government.
Support critical races and candidates
Directly fund efforts to elect candidates committed to addressing climate change, preserving democratic institutions, and enacting meaningful reforms.
Build community
Become part of a dynamic network of like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating positive change and securing a sustainable future for generations to come.
Harnessing the organizing power of older Americans to take on the most important electoral fights and defend our democracy. Let's win this.
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FAQ
We started GrayPAC (our own Political Action Committee––an entity with the express purpose of raising and spending money to elect and defeat candidates) to have the greatest impact on this year’s elections. We need GrayPAC because every state has different rules about what nonprofits are allowed to do for elections. Channeling our partisan electoral activity through GrayPAC prevents Third Act from possibly running afoul of government rules about what nonprofits are allowed to do and say.
We focus our efforts in the critical races where we can make the most impact. With the PAC we can favor close and toss-up races where the outcome is most pivotal, where older and progressive voters are eager to contribute and where we have identified opportunities for victory that extend beyond conventional wisdom. GrayPAC enables us to come out strong to advance climate champions who will fight for our future, while we defeat Trump and other candidates who want to reverse all the progress we’ve made.
Electoral work includes everything from helping folks register to vote, poll watching to endorsements and actively working to get a particular candidate elected. It’s a wide ranging category that can include c3/c4/PAC activities. We have always done c3 and c4 electoral work––but we can not use those funds to do PAC work which allows us to work towards getting specific candidates elected.
GrayPAC is primarily focused on engaging Americans over 60, but anyone who supports our mission is welcome to get involved and contribute.
While Third Act is a 501(c)(4) organization engaged in advocacy and activism, GrayPAC is a political action committee that directly supports and funds candidates and policies aligned with our mission.
Our strategy is designed to maximize the impact of GrayPAC by focusing on the races where we can make the most difference. By prioritizing competitive Senate races, swing House districts, electoral college tipping-point states, and smaller-population states and key congressional districts, we’re working to ensure that every dollar spent and every volunteer hour contributes to a successful outcome in 2024.
We are using resources strategically — this means prioritizing competitive Senate races, swing House districts, statewide offices including Public Utility Commissions, state legislative races where chamber control is at stake, and electoral college tipping-point states, with an emphasis on smaller-population states and affordable media markets. In this way, we ensure that every dollar spent and every volunteer hour contributes to a successful outcome in 2024.