WASHINGTON — Credit union political action committees for CUNA and NAFCU both reported record-breaking contributions last year. And so far this year, the PACs are on target to make a strong showing in an election year.

"As of the end of February we've given $1.5 million to candidates and committees and we're on pace for where we have been in the past," said CUNA Political Director Trey Hawkins.

In a flip from previous years, Hawkins said that 54% of contributions were given to Democrats and 46% to Republicans.

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