Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only)
Forward Alaska
FEC committee C00957845. Last filed October 15, 2026.
FEC C00957845Last filed 2026-10-15Totals through 2026-09-30
The short version
- Raised $2.2M and spent $1.7M in the 2026 cycle, through September 30, 2026.
- Biggest target: $1.3M supporting Mary Peltola.
- $2.4M in general election independent expenditures reported in 24 and 48 hour notices.
- Largest donor on record: Alaska Headwaters (Organization), $2.2M.
What it is
Forward Alaska is registered with the FEC as a super PAC. In 2026 it has reported $2.4M in independent expenditures across 1 races, 100% of it helping Democrats.
100% of its money
from one donor
- Forward Alaska ← $2.2M from Alaska Headwaters (100% of its reported receipts) No donor disclosure
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.
Issues it says it stands for
No record found. The FEC does not record issues. The candidates it supports and opposes are listed below.
Registration
| Type | Super PAC (Independent Expenditure-Only) |
|---|---|
| Connected organization | None |
| Treasurer | Kolash, Karla |
| Registered in | Alaska |
| First filed with the FEC | August 3, 2026 |
| Website | www.forwardalaska.com |
Who it supports and opposes
Independent expenditures from its 24 and 48 hour notices, 2026 cycle.
| Position | Candidate | Race | General | Primary or other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support | Mary Peltola D | AK Senate | $1.3M | $0 |
| Oppose | Dan Sullivan R | AK Senate | $1.0M | $0 |
Who funds it
Donor mix
| Source | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals giving over $200 (named) | $2.2M | 100% |
| Total raised | $2.2M | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Headwaters | Organization No donor disclosure Recent filing | $2.2M | 3 |
| Working for Working Americans - Federal | PAC Recent filing | $500K | 1 |
Built from the largest receipts in reports filed electronically through October 1, 2026 (marked "Recent filing").
Donors marked "No donor disclosure" are companies, LLCs or nonprofits. Unless they are themselves political committees, they do not have to report where their money came from. The disclosed trail ends there.
Primary Sources
- FEC committee page: fec.gov/data/committee/C00957845
- FEC filings: all reports filed by Forward Alaska
- Independent expenditures: fec.gov
- Receipts: fec.gov