<P> In the election politics of the United States, an exploratory committee is an organization established to help determine whether a potential candidate should run for an elected office . They are most often cited in reference to United States Presidential hopefuls, prior to the primaries . </P> <P> Exploratory committees may be governed by law . For example, the District of Columbia legally defines Exploratory Committees as (in DC Official Code § 1 - 1101.01 (6) (B) (vi)): </P>

What is the main goal of an exploratory committee