CUNA has launched its first round of independent expenditures for five endangered House and Senate candidates, the association announced Wednesday.

The effort by CULAC, the trade group's political action committee, focuses on advertising on behalf of incumbents locked in tight races. The spending cannot be coordinated with the individual campaigns.

"Our strategic approach involves supporting credit union champions, regardless of their political affiliation, who understand issues affecting the industry and support policies that help credit unions serve their members," said Trey Hawkins, CUNA deputy chief advocacy officer for political action.

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