Alaskans for L.I.S.a. (Leadership in a Strong Alaska) spent $4.3M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($4.3M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$4.3M
On the winning side
100%
$4.3M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
100% / 0%
$4.3M for, $0 against
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
Alaskans for L.I.S.a. (Leadership in a Strong Alaska) reported $4.6M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Ken GriffinIndividual$1.5M (33%)
- John ArnoldIndividual$500K (11%)
- James MurdochIndividual$250K (5%)
- American Unity Fund Inc Federal CommitteeAnother PAC$250K (5%)
- Robert GranieriIndividual$250K (5%)
- Kathryn MurdochIndividual$250K (5%)
- Michael SmithIndividual$200K (4%)
- Louis Moore BaconIndividual$125K (3%)
- William PriceIndividual$100K (2%)
- William OberndorfIndividual$100K (2%)
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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | Alaska Senate (primary) | Supporting | $2.7M | ✓ Yes |
| Lisa Murkowski | Alaska Senate | Supporting | $1.5M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did Alaskans for L.I.S.a. (Leadership in a Strong Alaska) spend in 2022, and did it win?
- Alaskans for L.I.S.a. (Leadership in a Strong Alaska) spent $4.3M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Republicans (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($4.3M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds Alaskans for L.I.S.a. (Leadership in a Strong Alaska)?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Ken Griffin ($1.5M), John Arnold ($500K), James Murdoch ($250K), American Unity Fund Inc Federal Committee ($250K), Robert Granieri ($250K), out of $4.6M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did Alaskans for L.I.S.a. (Leadership in a Strong Alaska) spend the most on in 2022?
- for Lisa Murkowski (Alaska Senate, $2.7M, won); for Lisa Murkowski (Alaska Senate, $1.5M, won).