PAC
Follow the North Star Fund
Leadership PAC
Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00431874
Follow the North Star Fund gave $228K directly to 45 federal candidates in 2020, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). 22 of the 45 candidates with a result won.
Checks to candidates
$228K
45 candidates on the 2020 ballot
Winners bought
22
23 losers
Hit rate
49%
$144K on winners, $85K on losers
Party split
0% / 100%
Republicans / Democrats
Biggest checks
The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
| Candidate | Race | Amount | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Kelly | Arizona Senate | $15K | ✓ Won |
| Gary Peters | Michigan Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Tina Smith | Minnesota Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Christopher A. Coons | Delaware Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Doug Jones | Alabama Senate | $10K | ✗ Lost |
| Richard J. Durbin | Illinois Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Mark R. Warner | Virginia Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Jeff Merkley | Oregon Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Cory Booker | New Jersey Senate | $10K | ✓ Won |
| Collin C. Peterson | Minnesota 7th District | $10K | ✗ Lost |
Questions people ask
- How much did Follow the North Star Fund give to candidates in 2020?
- Follow the North Star Fund gave $228K directly to 45 federal candidates in 2020, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings with varying coverage dates; the most common larger-campaign cutoff is Dec 31, 2020). 22 of the 45 candidates with a result won.
- Which politicians did Follow the North Star Fund give the most to in 2020?
- Mark Kelly (Democrat, Arizona Senate, $15K), Gary Peters (Democrat, Michigan Senate, $10K), Tina Smith (Democrat, Minnesota Senate, $10K), Christopher A. Coons (Democrat, Delaware Senate, $10K), Doug Jones (Democrat, Alabama Senate, $10K).