James L Clayton
Net given since 2004
at least $244,885
$246,885 gross · $2,000 refunded
Tennessee state $232,935 netU.S. Congress $11,950
2024 cycle
$11,100
most recent cycle with giving
Recipients
33
26 candidates · 7 PACs
Cycles with giving
11
2004–2024
Net total given subtracts refunds reported by recipients. 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 Sep 20, 2026.
Giving history
By recipient
Candidates · 26
Tim Burchett U.S. House, TN-2 (2020–24) · TN Senate 07 (2006) Rep. $9,900
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House, TN-2 | U.S. Congress | $6,600 |
| 2020 | U.S. House, TN-2 | U.S. Congress | $2,800 |
| 2006 | TN Senate 07 | Tennessee state | $500 |
Bill Lee Governor (2018–22) Rep. $8,300
Randy Boyd Governor (2018) Rep. $8,000 net $10,000 gross · $2,000 refunded
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Governor | Tennessee state | $8,000 net $10,000 gross · $2,000 refunded |
Eddie Mannis TN House 18 (2020–22) Rep. $6,400
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | TN House 18 | Tennessee state | $3,200 |
| 2020 | TN House 18 | Tennessee state | $3,200 |
Gary R Wade Tennessee Supreme Court (2014) Ind. $3,800
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tennessee Supreme Court | Tennessee state | $3,800 |
Becky Duncan Massey TN Senate 06 (2012–24) Rep. $3,750
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TN Senate 06 | Tennessee state | $1,500 |
| 2012 | TN Senate 06 | Tennessee state | $2,250 |
Lamar Alexander U.S. Senate (2008) Rep. $2,300
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $2,300 |
Raymond Finney TN Senate 08 (2006–08) Rep. $2,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 08 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
| 2006 | TN Senate 08 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Rick Scarbrough TN House 33 (2024) Rep. $2,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TN House 33 | Tennessee state | $2,000 |
Ron Ramsey TN Senate 02 (2008) Rep. $2,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 02 | Tennessee state | $2,000 |
Doug Overbey TN Senate 02 (2012) · TN Senate 08 (2008) Rep. $1,500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TN Senate 02 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
| 2008 | TN Senate 08 | Tennessee state | $500 |
Debra Young Maggart TN House 45 (2012) Rep. $1,400
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TN House 45 | Tennessee state | $1,400 |
Jamie Woodson TN Senate 06 (2004–08) Rep. $1,250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 06 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
| 2004 | TN Senate 06 | Tennessee state | $250 |
Ed Shouse TN House 17 (2004) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TN House 17 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Gary Farmer TN Senate 06 (2008) Dem. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 06 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Janet Testerman TN House 18 (2022) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | TN House 18 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Jon Lundberg TN Senate 04 (2024) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TN Senate 04 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Ken Yager TN Senate 12 (2008) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 12 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Mike Faulk TN Senate 04 (2008) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 04 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Frank S Niceley TN House 17 (2004) Rep. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TN House 17 | Tennessee state | $500 |
James T Bletner TN House 17 (2004) Rep. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | TN House 17 | Tennessee state | $500 |
Marilyn Roddy TN Senate 06 (2012) Rep. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TN Senate 06 | Tennessee state | $500 |
Steve Hall TN House 18 (2010–12) Rep. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TN House 18 | Tennessee state | $250 |
| 2010 | TN House 18 | Tennessee state | $250 |
Gary Drinnen TN House 18 (2006) Rep. $250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TN House 18 | Tennessee state | $250 |
John J. Duncan, Jr. U.S. House, TN-2 (2006) Rep. $250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | U.S. House, TN-2 | U.S. Congress | $250 |
Lowe Finney TN Senate 27 (2006) Dem. $200
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | TN Senate 27 | Tennessee state | $200 |
PACs · 7
Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee Political action committee (2004–14) PAC $103,000
Tennessee Future Fund Political action committee (2018) PAC $25,000
| Cycle | Report years | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 | Tennessee state | $25,000 |
Advance Tennessee Political action committee (2014) PAC $20,000
| Cycle | Report years | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2014 | Tennessee state | $20,000 |
Volunteer PAC Political action committee (2004–06) PAC $15,000
Tennessee Manufactured Housing Assn PAC Political action committee (2008–16) PAC $7,500
Tennessee Bankers Association PAC Political action committee (2008–16) PAC $6,885
Tennessee Republican Caucus Political action committee (2004–08) PAC $6,200
By year
2024
$11,100
4 candidates
- Tim Burchett U.S. House, TN-2 Rep. $6,600
- Rick Scarbrough TN House 33 Rep. $2,000
- Becky Duncan Massey TN Senate 06 Rep. $1,500
- Jon Lundberg TN Senate 04 Rep. $1,000
2022
$8,500
3 candidates
- Bill Lee Governor Rep. $4,300
- Eddie Mannis TN House 18 Rep. $3,200
- Janet Testerman TN House 18 Rep. $1,000
2020
$6,000
2 candidates
- Eddie Mannis TN House 18 Rep. $3,200
- Tim Burchett U.S. House, TN-2 Rep. $2,800
2018
$37,000
2 candidates · 1 PAC
- Tennessee Future Fund PAC PAC $25,000
- Randy Boyd Governor Rep. $8,000 net $10,000 gross · $2,000 refunded
- Bill Lee Governor Rep. $4,000
2016
$3,000
2 PACs
- Tennessee Bankers Association PAC PAC PAC $2,000
- Tennessee Manufactured Housing Assn PAC PAC PAC $1,000
2014
$65,800
1 candidate · 3 PACs
- Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee PAC PAC $40,000
- Advance Tennessee PAC PAC $20,000
- Gary R Wade Tennessee Supreme Court Ind. $3,800
- Tennessee Manufactured Housing Assn PAC PAC PAC $2,000
2012
$24,585
5 candidates · 3 PACs
- Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee PAC PAC $15,000
- Tennessee Bankers Association PAC PAC PAC $3,185
- Becky Duncan Massey TN Senate 06 Rep. $2,250
- Debra Young Maggart TN House 45 Rep. $1,400
- Tennessee Manufactured Housing Assn PAC PAC PAC $1,000
- Doug Overbey TN Senate 02 Rep. $1,000
- Marilyn Roddy TN Senate 06 Rep. $500
- Steve Hall TN House 18 Rep. $250
2010
$26,250
1 candidate · 2 PACs
- Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee PAC PAC $25,000
- Tennessee Manufactured Housing Assn PAC PAC PAC $1,000
- Steve Hall TN House 18 Rep. $250
2008
$15,000
8 candidates · 3 PACs
- Tennessee Manufactured Housing Assn PAC PAC PAC $2,500
- Lamar Alexander U.S. Senate Rep. $2,300
- Ron Ramsey TN Senate 02 Rep. $2,000
- Tennessee Bankers Association PAC PAC PAC $1,700
- Tennessee Republican Caucus PAC PAC $1,000
- Raymond Finney TN Senate 08 Rep. $1,000
- Jamie Woodson TN Senate 06 Rep. $1,000
- Gary Farmer TN Senate 06 Dem. $1,000
- Ken Yager TN Senate 12 Rep. $1,000
- Mike Faulk TN Senate 04 Rep. $1,000
- Doug Overbey TN Senate 08 Rep. $500
2006
$15,400
5 candidates · 2 PACs
- Volunteer PAC PAC PAC $10,000
- Tennessee Republican Caucus PAC PAC $3,200
- Raymond Finney TN Senate 08 Rep. $1,000
- Tim Burchett TN Senate 07 Rep. $500
- Gary Drinnen TN House 18 Rep. $250
- John J. Duncan, Jr. U.S. House, TN-2 Rep. $250
- Lowe Finney TN Senate 27 Dem. $200
2004
$32,250
4 candidates · 3 PACs
- Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee PAC PAC $23,000
- Volunteer PAC PAC PAC $5,000
- Tennessee Republican Caucus PAC PAC $2,000
- Ed Shouse TN House 17 Rep. $1,000
- Frank S Niceley TN House 17 Rep. $500
- James T Bletner TN House 17 Rep. $500
- Jamie Woodson TN Senate 06 Rep. $250