Bo Watson

State Legislature Chattanooga, TN 37415

Given since 2006

at least $239,909

Tennessee state $239,659U.S. Congress $250

2026 cycle A cycle is named for the election the money went toward, not the year it was given. A gift in 2019 to a senator next on the ballot in 2022 counts in the 2022 cycle.

$2,000

this election cycle

Recipients

53

45 candidates · 8 PACs

Cycles with giving

11

2006–2026

TN Registry of Election Finance and FEC records, shown side by side and never merged. “At least” because name variants we have not linked may add more. Data as of Nov 3, 2026.

Giving history

By recipient

Candidates · 45

Todd Gardenhire TN Senate 10 (2012–20) Rep. $8,400
Giving to Todd Gardenhire by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN Senate 10 Tennessee state $2,200
2018 TN Senate 10 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 10 Tennessee state $2,400
2012 TN Senate 10 Tennessee state $2,800
Steven Dickerson TN Senate 20 (2012–20) Rep. $7,200
Giving to Steven Dickerson by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN Senate 20 Tennessee state $2,200
2018 TN Senate 20 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 20 Tennessee state $1,500
2012 TN Senate 20 Tennessee state $2,500
Janice Bowling TN Senate 16 (2012–18) Rep. $5,300
Giving to Janice Bowling by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 16 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 16 Tennessee state $1,500
2012 TN Senate 16 Tennessee state $2,800
Brian K Kelsey TN Senate 31 (2010–20) Rep. $5,000
Giving to Brian K Kelsey by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN Senate 31 Tennessee state $1,000
2018 TN Senate 31 Tennessee state $3,000
2010 TN Senate 31 Tennessee state $1,000
Dolores Gresham TN Senate 26 (2008–18) Rep. $5,000
Giving to Dolores Gresham by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 26 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 26 Tennessee state $1,000
2012 TN Senate 26 Tennessee state $1,000
2008 TN Senate 26 Tennessee state $2,000
Joey Hensley TN Senate 28 (2012–18) Rep. $4,800
Giving to Joey Hensley by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 28 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 28 Tennessee state $1,000
2012 TN Senate 28 Tennessee state $2,800
Ferrell Haile TN Senate 18 (2012–24) Rep. $4,300
Giving to Ferrell Haile by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2024 TN Senate 18 Tennessee state $1,800
2018 TN Senate 18 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 18 Tennessee state $1,000
2012 TN Senate 18 Tennessee state $500
Don McLeary TN Senate 27 (2006–10) Rep. $4,000
Giving to Don McLeary by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $2,000
2006 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $2,000
John Stevens TN Senate 24 (2012–16) Rep. $3,500
Giving to John Stevens by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN Senate 24 Tennessee state $1,000
2012 TN Senate 24 Tennessee state $2,500
Paul Rose TN Senate 32 (2020) Rep. $3,200
Giving to Paul Rose by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN Senate 32 Tennessee state $3,200
Becky Duncan Massey TN Senate 06 (2016–20) Rep. $3,000
Giving to Becky Duncan Massey by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN Senate 06 Tennessee state $1,000
2018 TN Senate 06 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 06 Tennessee state $1,000
Bill Lee Governor (2018) Rep. $3,000
Giving to Bill Lee by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 Governor Tennessee state $3,000
Ed Jackson TN Senate 27 (2014) Rep. $3,000
Giving to Ed Jackson by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $3,000
Frank S Niceley TN Senate 08 (2016–18) · TN House 17 (2012) Rep. $3,000
Giving to Frank S Niceley by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 08 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 08 Tennessee state $1,000
2012 TN House 17 Tennessee state $1,000
Jim Tracy TN Senate 14 (2016) · TN Senate 16 (2008) Rep. $3,000
Giving to Jim Tracy by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN Senate 14 Tennessee state $1,000
2008 TN Senate 16 Tennessee state $2,000
Mark E. Green TN Senate 22 (2012–16) Rep. $3,000
Giving to Mark E. Green by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN Senate 22 Tennessee state $1,000
2012 TN Senate 22 Tennessee state $2,000
Jack Johnson TN Senate 27 (2022) · TN Senate 23 (2010) Rep. $2,600
Giving to Jack Johnson by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2022 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $1,600
2010 TN Senate 23 Tennessee state $1,000
Bill Ketron TN Senate 13 (2006–10) Rep. $2,500
Giving to Bill Ketron by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN Senate 13 Tennessee state $2,000
2006 TN Senate 13 Tennessee state $500
Ken Yager TN Senate 12 (2008–18) Rep. $2,250
Giving to Ken Yager by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 12 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 TN Senate 12 Tennessee state $1,000
2008 TN Senate 12 Tennessee state $250
Mae Beavers TN Senate 17 (2010) Rep. $2,000
Giving to Mae Beavers by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN Senate 17 Tennessee state $2,000
Mark Pody TN Senate 17 (2018) Rep. $2,000
Giving to Mark Pody by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 17 Tennessee state $2,000
Shane Reeves TN Senate 14 (2018–20) Rep. $2,000
Giving to Shane Reeves by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN Senate 14 Tennessee state $1,000
2018 TN Senate 14 Tennessee state $1,000
Stacey Campfield TN Senate 07 (2010) Rep. $2,000
Giving to Stacey Campfield by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN Senate 07 Tennessee state $2,000
Richard M. Briggs TN Senate 07 (2014) Rep. $1,500
Giving to Richard M. Briggs by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN Senate 07 Tennessee state $1,500
Eric Chance TN Senate 16 (2012) Rep. $1,250
Giving to Eric Chance by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN Senate 16 Tennessee state $1,250
Art Swann TN Senate 02 (2018) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Art Swann by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 02 Tennessee state $1,000
Bill Haslam Governor (2010) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Bill Haslam by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 Governor Tennessee state $1,000
Doug Overbey TN Senate 02 (2016) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Doug Overbey by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN Senate 02 Tennessee state $1,000
Jon Lundberg TN Senate 04 (2018) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Jon Lundberg by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 04 Tennessee state $1,000
Mark Norris TN Senate 32 (2016) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Mark Norris by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN Senate 32 Tennessee state $1,000
Mike Bell TN Senate 09 (2010) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Mike Bell by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN Senate 09 Tennessee state $1,000
Ron Ramsey TN Senate 02 (2008) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Ron Ramsey by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 02 Tennessee state $1,000
Rusty Crowe TN Senate 03 (2010) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Rusty Crowe by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN Senate 03 Tennessee state $1,000
Steve Southerland TN Senate 01 (2010) Rep. $1,000
Giving to Steve Southerland by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN Senate 01 Tennessee state $1,000
Gerald McCormick TN House 26 (2010–16) Rep. $800
Giving to Gerald McCormick by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 26 Tennessee state $250
2014 TN House 26 Tennessee state $250
2010 TN House 26 Tennessee state $300
Richard L Floyd TN House 27 (2006–10) Rep. $750
Giving to Richard L Floyd by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN House 27 Tennessee state $250
2006 TN House 27 Tennessee state $500
James B Cobb TN House 31 (2006) Rep. $650
Giving to James B Cobb by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2006 TN House 31 Tennessee state $650
Patsy Hazlewood TN House 27 (2016) Rep. $500
Giving to Patsy Hazlewood by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 27 Tennessee state $500
Paul Bailey TN Senate 15 (2014) Rep. $500
Giving to Paul Bailey by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN Senate 15 Tennessee state $500
Teresa Wood TN House 28 (2010) Rep. $500
Giving to Teresa Wood by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN House 28 Tennessee state $500
Lamar Alexander U.S. Senate (2008) Rep. $250
Giving to Lamar Alexander by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 U.S. Senate U.S. Congress $250
Marc Gravitt TN House 30 (2016) Rep. $250
Giving to Marc Gravitt by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 30 Tennessee state $250
Mike Carter TN House 29 (2016) Rep. $250
Giving to Mike Carter by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 29 Tennessee state $250
Vince Dean TN House 30 (2010) Rep. $250
Giving to Vince Dean by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN House 30 Tennessee state $250
Mike Faulk TN Senate 04 (2008) Rep. $200
Giving to Mike Faulk by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 04 Tennessee state $200

PACs · 8

Senate Republican Caucus Political action committee (2008–16) PAC $95,000
Giving to Senate Republican Caucus by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2016 2016, 2015 Tennessee state $10,000
2014 2014 Tennessee state $20,000
2012 2012 Tennessee state $35,000
2010 2010 Tennessee state $20,000
2008 2007 Tennessee state $10,000
Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee Political action committee (2008–22) PAC $29,200
Giving to Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2022 2021 Tennessee state $3,000
2020 2019 Tennessee state $2,500
2018 2017 Tennessee state $2,500
2016 2015 Tennessee state $5,000
2014 2014, 2013 Tennessee state $5,000
2012 2012, 2011 Tennessee state $5,000
2010 2010, 2009 Tennessee state $5,500
2008 2008 Tennessee state $700
Eye M D S PAC Political action committee (2020) PAC $6,009
Giving to Eye M D S PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2020 2019 Tennessee state $6,009
RAAMPAC Political action committee (2014–16) PAC $6,000
Giving to RAAMPAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2016 2015 Tennessee state $1,000
2014 2014 Tennessee state $5,000
Meramec Specialty Company Political action committee (2026) PAC $1,000
Giving to Meramec Specialty Company by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2026 2025 99.8% stays in Tennessee Tennessee state $1,000
Phrma Tennessee PAC Political action committee (2026) PAC $1,000
Giving to Phrma Tennessee PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2026 2025 100% stays in Tennessee Tennessee state $1,000
MCPAC (Randy McNally) Political action committee (2016) PAC $500
Giving to MCPAC (Randy McNally) by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2016 2015 Tennessee state $500
NPC Tennessee PAC Political action committee (2024) PAC $500
Giving to NPC Tennessee PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2024 2023 Tennessee state $500

By year

Giving per election cycle, 2006–2026

2026

$2,000

2 PACs

2024

$2,300

1 candidate · 1 PAC

2022

$4,600

1 candidate · 1 PAC

2020

$19,109

6 candidates · 2 PACs

2018

$22,500

15 candidates · 1 PAC

2016

$34,150

18 candidates · 4 PACs

2014

$35,250

4 candidates · 3 PACs

2012

$59,150

10 candidates · 2 PACs

2010

$40,800

14 candidates · 2 PACs

2008

$16,400

6 candidates · 2 PACs

2006

$3,650

4 candidates