53 Peaks spent $2.9M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($2.9M won, $0 lost).
Outside spending
$2.9M
On the winning side
100%
$2.9M
On the losing side
$0
Supporting vs attacking
0% / 100%
$0 for, $2.9M against
Google says 53 Peaks also spent $123K on Google and YouTube ads this cycle (4% of its FEC-reported outside spending). All ad buyers →
Follow the money
Who filled the envelope
53 Peaks reported $3.0M in gifts from people, companies, nonprofits and other PACs. The biggest are below.
- Majority ForwardDark money$3.0M (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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe O'Dea | Colorado Senate | Attacking | $2.9M | ✓ Yes |
Questions people ask
- How much did 53 Peaks spend in 2022, and did it win?
- 53 Peaks spent $2.9M on independent expenditures in the 2022 federal elections, and 100% of it helped Democrats (FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022). Counting dollars, not candidates, and only races already called, 100% ended up on the winning side ($2.9M won, $0 lost).
- Who funds 53 Peaks?
- Its biggest reported donors in the 2022 cycle were Majority Forward ($3.0M), out of $3.0M received from donors tracked here.
- Which candidates did 53 Peaks spend the most on in 2022?
- against Joe O'Dea (Colorado Senate, $2.9M, won).