North Star spent $6.9M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $6.9M lost).
Outside spending
$6.9M
On the winning side
0%
$0
On the losing side
$6.9M
Supporting vs attacking
2% / 98%
$111K for, $6.8M against
Google says North Star also spent $105K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (2% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
North Star reported $7.1M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Majority ForwardDark money$7.1M (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 Result not matched
| Candidate | Race | Spending | Amount | Paid off? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Sullivan | Alaska Senate | Attacking | $6.8M | ✗ No |
| Al Gross | Alaska Senate | Supporting | $111K | ✗ No |
Questions people ask
- How much did North Star spend in 2020, and did it win?
- North Star spent $6.9M on independent expenditures in the 2020 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2020). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 0% ended up on the winning side ($0 won, $6.9M lost).
- Who funds North Star?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2020 cycle were Majority Forward ($7.1M), out of $7.1M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did North Star spend the most on in 2020?
- against Dan Sullivan (Alaska Senate, $6.8M, lost); for Al Gross (Alaska Senate, $111K, lost).