Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
North Star
FEC committee C00957522. Last filed October 17, 2026.
FEC C00957522Last filed 2026-10-17Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $7.5M and spent $7.3M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $12.4M opposing Dan Sullivan.
- $11.4M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: SMP (PAC), $7.3M.
What it is
North Star is registered with the FEC as a super PAC, connected to SMP. In 2026 it has reported $12.4M in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
97% of its money
from one donor
- North Star ← $7.3M from SMP (97% of its reported receipts)
A super PAC can raise unlimited amounts from individuals, companies, unions and other groups. It cannot give money directly to candidates or coordinate its spending with them. It spends independently, mostly on ads.
Who is behind it
Affiliated committee of SMP (Senate Majority PAC) per its FEC registration Source
Issues it says it stands for
- Opposing Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska
- Anchorage Daily News reports an ad criticizing Sullivan for accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars (from donors not specified in available text)
Source: www.adn.com. These are the group's own stated positions or the subjects of its ads as reported, not an FEC record.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | SMP |
| Treasurer | Lambe, Rebecca |
| Registered in | DC |
| First filed with the FEC | July 28, 2026 |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oppose | Dan Sullivan R | AK Senate | $11.3M | $1.0M |
| Support | Mary Peltola D | AK Senate | $53K | $0 |
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Transfers from affiliated committees | $7.5M | 100% |
| Total raised | $7.5M | 100% |
FEC committee totals, 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026. The 10 largest donors include recent electronic filings, so their share can run ahead of these totals.
100% from 10 donors
Largest named donors
| Donor | Type | Given | Checks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMP | PAC Recent filing | $7.3M | 9 |
| WinSenate | PAC Recent filing | $200K | 1 |
Built from the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through September 29, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00957522
- FEC filings: all reports filed by North Star
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov