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Follow the North Star Fund

Leadership PAC

Politician's leadership PAC · FEC committee C00431874

Follow the North Star Fund gave $238K directly to 45 federal candidates in 2020, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). 22 of the 45 candidates with a result won.

Checks to candidates

$238K

45 candidates on the 2020 ballot

Winners bought

22

23 losers

Hit rate

49%

$149K on winners, $90K on losers

Party split

0% / 100%

Republicans / Democrats

Biggest checks

The candidates this committee paid the most, and whether they won.
CandidateRaceAmountResult
John W. HickenlooperColorado Senate$15K✓ Won
Mark KellyArizona Senate$15K✓ Won
Gary PetersMichigan Senate$10K✓ Won
Tina SmithMinnesota Senate$10K✓ Won
Christopher A. CoonsDelaware Senate$10K✓ Won
Doug JonesAlabama Senate$10K✗ Lost
Richard J. DurbinIllinois Senate$10K✓ Won
Mark R. WarnerVirginia Senate$10K✓ Won
Jeff MerkleyOregon Senate$10K✓ Won
Cory BookerNew Jersey Senate$10K✓ Won

Questions people ask

How much did Follow the North Star Fund give to candidates in 2020?
Follow the North Star Fund gave $238K directly to 45 federal candidates in 2020, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through 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?
John W. Hickenlooper (Democrat, Colorado Senate, $15K), 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).