The Ohio Credit Union Legislative Action Committee (OCULAC) and the Ohio Credit Union Legislative Political Action Committee (OCULPAC) are the political action committees of Ohio's credit union movement.

The Ohio Credit Union Legislative Action Committee (OCULAC) is the state political action committee (PAC). Regulated by the Ohio Secretary of State, its funds are primarily used to support candidates running for the Ohio General Assembly and statewide offices such as governor, treasurer, and attorney general. Occasionally, OCULAC funds are also given to candidates in local races, such as city council or township, when a credit union friend can be identified. Only personal contributions are allowed to the OCULAC due to strict election finance guidelines and tracking requirements.

The Ohio Credit Union League Political Action Committee (OCULPAC) -- the federal PAC -- gives funds to candidates for federal office, primarily those running for U.S. Representative or Senator. While some OCULPAC dollars are given directly to federal candidates, the vast majority of the funds are sent to the Credit Union Legislative Action Council (CULAC), a federal PAC overseen by the Credit Union National Association. Traditionally, Ohio’s congressional delegation has received more than its “fair share” of CULAC funds – exceeding the amount sent to CULAC from the OCULPAC – because of members’ influential leadership positions and committee assignments. Only credit unions that have signed an OCULPAC Permission Agreement are able to solicit funds from staff members for OCULPAC.

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