Melanie Cooley
Given since 2004
at least $16,900
Tennessee state $7,500U.S. Congress $9,400
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.
$6,300
this election cycle
Recipients
9
9 candidates
Cycles with giving
8
2004–2026
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 6, 2026.
Giving history
By recipient
Phil Bredesen U.S. Senate (2018) · Governor (2004) Dem. $5,600
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. Senate | U.S. Congress | $5,400 |
| 2004 | Governor | Tennessee state | $200 |
Bill Haslam Governor (2012–14) Rep. $3,500
Chaz Molder U.S. House, TN-5 (2026) Dem. $3,500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | U.S. House, TN-5 | U.S. Congress | $3,500 |
Bo Watson TN Senate 11 (2026) Rep. $1,800
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TN Senate 11 | Tennessee state | $1,800 |
Mark Proctor TN House 59 (2026) Dem. $1,000
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TN House 59 | Tennessee state | $1,000 |
Dennis Ferguson TN House 32 (2012) Dem. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | TN House 32 | Tennessee state | $500 |
Megan Barry U.S. House, TN-7 (2024) Dem. $500
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House, TN-7 | U.S. Congress | $500 |
Becky Ruppe TN Senate 12 (2008) Dem. $250
| Cycle | Campaign | Records | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | TN Senate 12 | Tennessee state | $250 |
By year
2026
$6,300
3 candidates
- Chaz Molder U.S. House, TN-5 Dem. $3,500
- Bo Watson TN Senate 11 Rep. $1,800
- Mark Proctor TN House 59 Dem. $1,000
2024
$500
1 candidate
- Megan Barry U.S. House, TN-7 Dem. $500
2018
$5,400
1 candidate
- Phil Bredesen U.S. Senate Dem. $5,400
2014
$1,000
1 candidate
- Bill Haslam Governor Rep. $1,000
2012
$3,000
2 candidates
- Bill Haslam Governor Rep. $2,500
- Dennis Ferguson TN House 32 Dem. $500
2010
$250
1 candidate
- Jim Kyle Governor Dem. $250
2008
$250
1 candidate
- Becky Ruppe TN Senate 12 Dem. $250
2004
$200
1 candidate
- Phil Bredesen Governor Dem. $200