James T Watson
Also gave at least $1,900.00 in Memphis-area politics
Cross-jurisdiction totals reflect the linked entity record and may exclude unmerged duplicates; figures are two separate per-jurisdiction public totals, not a combined statewide total. As of 2026-09-24.
Given since 2004
at least $15,200
Tennessee state $14,200U.S. Congress $1,000
2018 cycle
$2,000
most recent cycle with giving
Recipients
8
7 candidates · 1 PAC
Cycles with giving
7
2004–2018
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 · 7
Phil Bredesen Governor (2004–06) Dem. $2,500
Brian K Kelsey TN Senate 31 (2010–18) · TN House 83 (2004) Rep. $2,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | TN Senate 31 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
| 2010 | TN Senate 31 | Tennessee state | $500 |
| 2004 | TN House 83 | Tennessee state | $500 |
Bill Haslam Governor (2010) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Governor | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Marsha Blackburn U.S. Senate (2018) Rep. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $1,000 |
Gary R Wade Tennessee Supreme Court (2014) Ind. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tennessee Supreme Court | Tennessee state | $500 |
Sharon G Lee Tennessee Supreme Court (2014) Ind. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tennessee Supreme Court | Tennessee state | $500 |
Cornelia A Clark Tennessee Supreme Court (2014) Ind. $200
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Tennessee Supreme Court | Tennessee state | $200 |
PACs · 1
Friends of the University of Memphis PAC Political action committee (2008–14) PAC $7,500
By year
2018
$2,000
2 candidates
- Brian K Kelsey TN Senate 31 Rep. $1,000
- Marsha Blackburn U.S. Senate Rep. $1,000
2014
$4,700
3 candidates · 1 PAC
- Friends of the University of Memphis PAC PAC PAC $3,500
- Gary R Wade Tennessee Supreme Court Ind. $500
- Sharon G Lee Tennessee Supreme Court Ind. $500
- Cornelia A Clark Tennessee Supreme Court Ind. $200
2012
$1,000
1 PAC
- Friends of the University of Memphis PAC PAC PAC $1,000
2010
$2,000
2 candidates · 1 PAC
- Bill Haslam Governor Rep. $1,000
- Friends of the University of Memphis PAC PAC PAC $500
- Brian K Kelsey TN Senate 31 Rep. $500
2008
$2,500
1 PAC
- Friends of the University of Memphis PAC PAC PAC $2,500
2006
$2,000
1 candidate
- Phil Bredesen Governor Dem. $2,000
2004
$1,000
2 candidates
- Phil Bredesen Governor Dem. $500
- Brian K Kelsey TN House 83 Rep. $500