Forward Alaska spent $3.9M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Its races are still being counted.
Outside spending
$3.9M
On the winning side
–
$0
On the losing side
$0
$3.9M still being counted
Supporting vs attacking
52% / 48%
$2.0M for, $1.9M against
Google says Forward Alaska also spent $256K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (7% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Forward Alaska reported $2.2M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Alaska HeadwatersCompany / nonprofit$2.2M (100%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Peltola | Alaska Senate | Supporting | $2.0M | Counting |
| Dan J. Sullivan | Alaska Senate | Attacking | $1.9M | Counting |
| Bill Hill | Alaska at-large House seat | Supporting | $74K | Counting |
Questions people ask
- How much did Forward Alaska spend in 2026, and did it win?
- Forward Alaska spent $3.9M on independent expenditures in the 2026 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026). Its races are still being counted.
- Who funds Forward Alaska?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2026 cycle were Alaska Headwaters ($2.2M), out of $2.2M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Forward Alaska spend the most on in 2026?
- for Mary Peltola (Alaska Senate, $2.0M, pending); against Dan J. Sullivan (Alaska Senate, $1.9M, pending); for Bill Hill (Alaska at-large House seat, $74K, pending).