North Star spent $16M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $1.0M lost, with $15M in races still being counted).
Outside spending
$16M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$1.0M
$15M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$53K for, $16M against
Google says North Star also spent $2.5M on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (16% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Where the money went
Biggest targets, with whether each one paid off.
✓ Backed the winner or attacked the loser ✗ Backed the loser or attacked the winner Race not called yet Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | Attacking | $15M | Counting |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate (primary) | Attacking | $1.0M | ✗ No |
| Mary Peltola | Alaska Senate | Supporting | $53K | Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did North Star spend in 2026, and did it win?
- North Star spent $16M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $1.0M lost, with $15M in races still being counted).
- Which candidates did North Star spend the most on in 2026?
- against Dan J. Sullivan (Alaska Senate, $15M, pending); against Dan J. Sullivan (Alaska Senate, $1.0M, lost); for Mary Peltola (Alaska Senate, $53K, pending).