James Free
Given since 2000
at least $53,028
Tennessee state $9,450U.S. Congress $43,578
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.
$1,000
this election cycle
Recipients
29
28 candidates · 1 PAC
Cycles with giving
13
2000–2026
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 Oct 26, 2026.
Giving history
By recipient
Candidates · 28
Phil Bredesen U.S. Senate (2018) · Governor (2006) Dem. $6,400
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $5,400 |
| 2006 | Governor | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 (2006–20) Dem. $5,891
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | U.S. House, TN-9 | U.S. Congress | $1,500 |
| 2018 | U.S. House, TN-9 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
| 2014 | U.S. House, TN-9 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
| 2012 | U.S. House, TN-9 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
| 2008 | U.S. House, TN-9 | U.S. Congress | $891 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-9 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 (2002–20) Dem. $5,654
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
| 2018 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
| 2012 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
| 2010 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
| 2008 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $654 |
| 2004 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
| 2002 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
Lamar Alexander U.S. Senate (2004–14) Rep. $5,050
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $2,500 |
| 2008 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $2,300 |
| 2004 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $250 |
Harold Ford Jr U.S. Senate (2006) · U.S. House, TN-9 (2000) Dem. $4,251
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $2,426 |
| 2000 | U.S. House, TN-9 | U.S. Congress | $1,825 |
Michael R McWherter Governor (2010) Dem. $3,500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Governor | Tennessee state | $3,500 |
Zach Wamp U.S. House, TN-3 (2000–06) Rep. $2,250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-3 | U.S. Congress | $1,250 |
| 2004 | U.S. House, TN-3 | U.S. Congress | $250 |
| 2002 | U.S. House, TN-3 | U.S. Congress | $250 |
| 2000 | U.S. House, TN-3 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
John S. Tanner U.S. House, TN-8 (2004–08) Dem. $2,030
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | U.S. House, TN-8 | U.S. Congress | $609 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-8 | U.S. Congress | $822 |
| 2004 | U.S. House, TN-8 | U.S. Congress | $599 |
Karl Dean Governor (2018) Dem. $2,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Governor | Tennessee state | $2,000 |
Roy Brasfield Herron U.S. House, TN-8 (2010) Dem. $2,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | U.S. House, TN-8 | U.S. Congress | $2,000 |
Bart Gordon U.S. House, TN-6 (2006–08) Dem. $1,855
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | U.S. House, TN-6 | U.S. Congress | $750 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-6 | U.S. Congress | $1,105 |
Lincoln Edward Davis U.S. House, TN-4 (2006–10) Dem. $1,460
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | U.S. House, TN-4 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-4 | U.S. Congress | $460 |
John J. Duncan, Jr. U.S. House, TN-2 (2004–16) Rep. $1,250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | U.S. House, TN-2 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-2 | U.S. Congress | $250 |
| 2004 | U.S. House, TN-2 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
Chaz Molder U.S. House, TN-5 (2026) Dem. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
Matt Reel U.S. House, TN-7 (2018) Dem. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. House, TN-7 | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
Robert P Corker Jr U.S. Senate (2012) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
William H Frist U.S. Senate (2000) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
Beth Harwell U.S. House, TN-5 (2022) Rep. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
Bob Clement U.S. House, TN-5 (2000–02) Dem. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $250 |
| 2000 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $250 |
Bob Freeman TN House 56 (2018) Dem. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TN House 56 | Tennessee state | $500 |
Edward G Bryant U.S. House, TN-7 (2000) Rep. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | U.S. House, TN-7 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
Kim McMillan Governor (2010) Dem. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Governor | Tennessee state | $500 |
Tim Burchett U.S. House, TN-2 (2020) Rep. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | U.S. House, TN-2 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
William L Jenkins U.S. House, TN-1 (2000) Rep. $488
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | U.S. House, TN-1 | U.S. Congress | $488 |
Jeff Yarbro TN Senate 21 (2014) Dem. $250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | TN Senate 21 | Tennessee state | $250 |
Lowe Finney TN Senate 27 (2006) Dem. $250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TN Senate 27 | Tennessee state | $250 |
Randy Camp TN Senate 26 (2008) Dem. $250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 26 | Tennessee state | $250 |
Micheal R Williams TN Senate 04 (2008) Ind. $200
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 04 | Tennessee state | $200 |
PACs · 1
Tennessee Music Row Democrats Political action committee (2004) PAC $1,000
| Cycle | Report years | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2004 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
By year
2026
$1,000
1 candidate
- Chaz Molder U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $1,000
2022
$500
1 candidate
- Beth Harwell U.S. House, TN-5 Rep. $500
2020
$3,000
3 candidates
- Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 Dem. $1,500
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $1,000
- Tim Burchett U.S. House, TN-2 Rep. $500
2018
$10,900
6 candidates
- Phil Bredesen U.S. Senate Dem. $5,400
- Karl Dean Governor Dem. $2,000
- Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 Dem. $1,000
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $1,000
- Matt Reel U.S. House, TN-7 Dem. $1,000
- Bob Freeman TN House 56 Dem. $500
2016
$500
1 candidate
- John J. Duncan, Jr. U.S. House, TN-2 Rep. $500
2014
$3,750
3 candidates
- Lamar Alexander U.S. Senate Rep. $2,500
- Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 Dem. $1,000
- Jeff Yarbro TN Senate 21 Dem. $250
2012
$3,000
3 candidates
- Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 Dem. $1,000
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $1,000
- Robert P Corker Jr U.S. Senate Rep. $1,000
2010
$7,500
5 candidates
- Michael R McWherter Governor Dem. $3,500
- Roy Brasfield Herron U.S. House, TN-8 Dem. $2,000
- Lincoln Edward Davis U.S. House, TN-4 Dem. $1,000
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $500
- Kim McMillan Governor Dem. $500
2008
$5,500
7 candidates
- Lamar Alexander U.S. Senate Rep. $2,300
- Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 Dem. $891
- Bart Gordon U.S. House, TN-6 Dem. $750
- John S. Tanner U.S. House, TN-8 Dem. $609
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $500
- Randy Camp TN Senate 26 Dem. $250
- Micheal R Williams TN Senate 04 Ind. $200
2006
$8,716
10 candidates
- Harold Ford Jr U.S. Senate Dem. $2,426
- Zach Wamp U.S. House, TN-3 Rep. $1,250
- Bart Gordon U.S. House, TN-6 Dem. $1,105
- Phil Bredesen Governor Dem. $1,000
- John S. Tanner U.S. House, TN-8 Dem. $822
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $654
- Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 Dem. $500
- Lincoln Edward Davis U.S. House, TN-4 Dem. $460
- John J. Duncan, Jr. U.S. House, TN-2 Rep. $250
- Lowe Finney TN Senate 27 Dem. $250
2004
$3,099
5 candidates · 1 PAC
- Tennessee Music Row Democrats PAC PAC $1,000
- John S. Tanner U.S. House, TN-8 Dem. $599
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $500
- John J. Duncan, Jr. U.S. House, TN-2 Rep. $500
- Lamar Alexander U.S. Senate Rep. $250
- Zach Wamp U.S. House, TN-3 Rep. $250
2002
$1,000
3 candidates
- James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $500
- Zach Wamp U.S. House, TN-3 Rep. $250
- Bob Clement U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $250
2000
$4,563
6 candidates
- Harold Ford Jr U.S. House, TN-9 Dem. $1,825
- William H Frist U.S. Senate Rep. $1,000
- Zach Wamp U.S. House, TN-3 Rep. $500
- Edward G Bryant U.S. House, TN-7 Rep. $500
- William L Jenkins U.S. House, TN-1 Rep. $488
- Bob Clement U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $250