American Association of Political Consultants

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American Association of Political Consultants
AbbreviationAAPC
Formation1969
FieldsOrganization of political consultants
Chairman
Mark Mellman
President
Tom Shepard
Vice President
Rose Kapolczynski
Secretary/Treasurer
Rebecca Donatelli
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The American Association of Political Consultants (AAPC) is the trade group for the political consulting profession in the United States. Founded in 1969, it is the world's largest organization of political consultants, public affairs professionals and communications specialists.[1] Its "multipartisan" membership consists of political consultants, pollsters, media consultants, campaign managers, corporate public affairs officers, professors, lobbyists, fundraisers, congressional staffers, and vendors.[2]

The American Association of Political Consultants maintains a "Code of Professional Ethics" for members.

  1. ^ – The AAPC listing on the American Political Science Association website
  2. ^ American Association of Political Consultants – Official Site