Michael McWherter

Central Distributors Jackson, TN 38302

Also giving in

Also gave at least $500.00 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.

Net given since 2002

at least $194,725

$195,725 gross · $1,000 refunded

Tennessee state $149,480 netU.S. Congress $45,245

2026 cycle

$9,842

this election cycle

Recipients

93

80 candidates · 13 PACs

Cycles with giving

13

2002–2026

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 · 80

James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 (2002–20) Dem. $11,150
Giving to James Cooper by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $5,600
2018 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $500
2016 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $500
2012 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $1,500
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 $300
2004 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $1,000
2002 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $750
Steve Cohen U.S. House, TN-9 (2006–26) · TN Senate 30 (2004) Dem. $7,250
Giving to Steve Cohen by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2026 U.S. House, TN-9 U.S. Congress $2,000
2022 U.S. House, TN-9 U.S. Congress $500
2018 U.S. House, TN-9 U.S. Congress $500
2014 U.S. House, TN-9 U.S. Congress $2,000
2008 U.S. House, TN-9 U.S. Congress $1,000
2006 U.S. House, TN-9 U.S. Congress $1,000
2004 TN Senate 30 Tennessee state $250
Bob Freeman TN House 56 (2018–24) Dem. $6,700
Giving to Bob Freeman by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2024 TN House 56 Tennessee state $500
2020 TN House 56 Tennessee state $3,200
2018 TN House 56 Tennessee state $3,000
Philip Bredesen U.S. Senate (2018) Dem. $5,400
Giving to Philip Bredesen by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 U.S. Senate U.S. Congress $5,400
Karl Dean Governor (2018) Dem. $5,000
Giving to Karl Dean by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 Governor Tennessee state $5,000
Richard Eric Stewart U.S. House, TN-4 (2012) Dem. $5,000
Giving to Richard Eric Stewart by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 U.S. House, TN-4 U.S. Congress $5,000
Lowe Finney TN Senate 27 (2006–08) Dem. $4,000
Giving to Lowe Finney by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $2,000
2006 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $2,000
Wade Munday TN Senate 25 (2018) Dem. $3,000
Giving to Wade Munday by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 25 Tennessee state $3,000
James Cooper U.S. House, TN-5 (2022) Dem. $2,900
Giving to James Cooper by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2022 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $2,900
Brad Thompson TN Senate 24 (2012) Dem. $2,800
Giving to Brad Thompson by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN Senate 24 Tennessee state $2,800
Phil Bredesen Governor (2006) Dem. $2,750
Giving to Phil Bredesen by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2006 Governor Tennessee state $2,750
Gloria Johnson U.S. Senate (2024) · TN House 13 (2012–16) Dem. $2,650
Giving to Gloria Johnson by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2024 U.S. Senate U.S. Congress $1,300
2016 TN House 13 Tennessee state $550
2014 TN House 13 Tennessee state $500
2012 TN House 13 Tennessee state $300
Johnny Shaw TN House 80 (2004–16) Dem. $2,550
Giving to Johnny Shaw by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 80 Tennessee state $500
2014 TN House 80 Tennessee state $500
2012 TN House 80 Tennessee state $250
2006 TN House 80 Tennessee state $1,000
2004 TN House 80 Tennessee state $300
Mark Maddox TN House 76 (2012) Dem. $2,500
Giving to Mark Maddox by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN House 76 Tennessee state $2,500
Terry Glen Adams Jr U.S. Senate (2014) Dem. $2,445
Giving to Terry Glen Adams Jr by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 U.S. Senate U.S. Congress $2,445
Craig Fitzhugh Governor (2018) · TN House 82 (2014) Dem. $2,000
Giving to Craig Fitzhugh by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 Governor Tennessee state $1,000
2014 TN House 82 Tennessee state $1,000
Darren Jernigan TN House 60 (2012) Dem. $2,000
Giving to Darren Jernigan by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN House 60 Tennessee state $2,000
David Kustoff U.S. House, TN-8 (2024–26) Rep. $2,000
Giving to David Kustoff by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2026 U.S. House, TN-8 U.S. Congress $1,000
2024 U.S. House, TN-8 U.S. Congress $1,000
Gary R Wade Tennessee Supreme Court (2014) Ind. $2,000
Giving to Gary R Wade by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 Tennessee Supreme Court Tennessee state $2,000
James Mackler U.S. Senate (2020) Dem. $2,000
Giving to James Mackler by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 U.S. Senate U.S. Congress $2,000
Jimmy Naifeh TN House 81 (2004–08) Dem. $2,000
Giving to Jimmy Naifeh by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN House 81 Tennessee state $1,000
2004 TN House 81 Tennessee state $1,000
John S Wilder TN Senate 26 (2004) Dem. $2,000
Giving to John S Wilder by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2004 TN Senate 26 Tennessee state $2,000
Randy Camp TN Senate 26 (2008) Dem. $2,000
Giving to Randy Camp by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 26 Tennessee state $2,000
Ty Cobb TN Senate 28 (2012) Dem. $2,000
Giving to Ty Cobb by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN Senate 28 Tennessee state $2,000
Mark Proctor TN House 59 (2026) Dem. $1,900
Giving to Mark Proctor by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2026 TN House 59 Tennessee state $1,900
Randy Lamb TN Senate 27 (2014) Dem. $1,750
Giving to Randy Lamb by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $1,750
Andrea Bond Johnson TN House 80 (2026) · TN House 82 (2018–20) Dem. $1,550
Giving to Andrea Bond Johnson by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2026 TN House 80 Tennessee state $500
2020 TN House 82 Tennessee state $250
2018 TN House 82 Tennessee state $800
Angela Callis TN House 76 (2016) Dem. $1,500
Giving to Angela Callis by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 76 Tennessee state $1,500
Jeff Yarbro TN Senate 21 (2014) Dem. $1,500
Giving to Jeff Yarbro by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN Senate 21 Tennessee state $1,500
Roy Herron TN Senate 24 (2004–08) Dem. $1,500
Giving to Roy Herron by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 24 Tennessee state $1,000
2004 TN Senate 24 Tennessee state $500
William Michael Padgett U.S. Senate (2008) Dem. $1,500
Giving to William Michael Padgett by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 U.S. Senate U.S. Congress $1,500
Steve R. Wright TN House 75 (2012) Dem. $1,448
Giving to Steve R. Wright by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN House 75 Tennessee state $1,448
Tim Barnes TN Senate 22 (2008–12) Dem. $1,400
Giving to Tim Barnes by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN Senate 22 Tennessee state $400
2008 TN Senate 22 Tennessee state $1,000
Timothy D Dixon U.S. House, TN-8 (2012) Dem. $1,400
Giving to Timothy D Dixon by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 U.S. House, TN-8 U.S. Congress $1,400
Andrew Porch TN House 74 (2016) Dem. $1,300
Giving to Andrew Porch by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 74 Tennessee state $1,300
Andrew Berke TN Senate 10 (2008) Dem. $1,000
Giving to Andrew Berke by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 10 Tennessee state $1,000
Billy Borchert TN House 74 (2018) Dem. $1,000
Giving to Billy Borchert by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN House 74 Tennessee state $1,000
Brett Ramsey TN House 68 (2010) Dem. $1,000
Giving to Brett Ramsey by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN House 68 Tennessee state $1,000
Mary Mancini TN Senate 21 (2014) Dem. $1,000
Giving to Mary Mancini by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN Senate 21 Tennessee state $1,000
Micheal R Williams TN Senate 04 (2008) Ind. $1,000
Giving to Micheal R Williams by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 04 Tennessee state $1,000
Ronnie L. Glynn TN House 67 (2022–24) Dem. $1,000
Giving to Ronnie L. Glynn by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2024 TN House 67 Tennessee state $500
2022 TN House 67 Tennessee state $500
Meryl Rice TN Senate 26 (2012) Dem. $900
Giving to Meryl Rice by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN Senate 26 Tennessee state $900
Heidi Campbell U.S. House, TN-5 (2022) Dem. $800
Giving to Heidi Campbell by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2022 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $800
Bob Rochelle TN Senate 17 (2006) Dem. $750
Giving to Bob Rochelle by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2006 TN Senate 17 Tennessee state $750
Judy Barker TN House 77 (2008–10) Dem. $750
Giving to Judy Barker by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2010 TN House 77 Tennessee state $250
2008 TN House 77 Tennessee state $500
Mike Stewart TN House 52 (2016–20) Dem. $750
Giving to Mike Stewart by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN House 52 Tennessee state $500
2016 TN House 52 Tennessee state $250
Chaz Molder U.S. House, TN-5 (2026) Dem. $500
Giving to Chaz Molder by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2026 U.S. House, TN-5 U.S. Congress $500
Eric Stewart TN Senate 14 (2008) Dem. $500
Giving to Eric Stewart by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN Senate 14 Tennessee state $500
James T Ryal TN House 79 (2008) Dem. $500
Giving to James T Ryal by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN House 79 Tennessee state $500
Jason Martin Governor (2022) Dem. $500
Giving to Jason Martin by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2022 Governor Tennessee state $500
Jason Powell TN House 53 (2014–16) Dem. $500
Giving to Jason Powell by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2016 TN House 53 Tennessee state $250
2014 TN House 53 Tennessee state $250
Jeffery T. Washburn TN House 76 (2020) Ind. $500
Giving to Jeffery T. Washburn by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2020 TN House 76 Tennessee state $500
Jennifer Buck Wallace TN House 51 (2014) Dem. $500
Giving to Jennifer Buck Wallace by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN House 51 Tennessee state $500
John H Litz TN House 10 (2008) Dem. $500
Giving to John H Litz by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN House 10 Tennessee state $500
Megan Barry U.S. House, TN-7 (2024) Dem. $500
Giving to Megan Barry by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2024 U.S. House, TN-7 U.S. Congress $500
Phillip L. North TN Senate 20 (2012) Dem. $500
Giving to Phillip L. North by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN Senate 20 Tennessee state $500
Sharon G Lee Tennessee Supreme Court (2014) Ind. $500
Giving to Sharon G Lee by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 Tennessee Supreme Court Tennessee state $500
Stan Wheeler TN House 71 (2008) Dem. $500
Giving to Stan Wheeler by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN House 71 Tennessee state $500
T. Robert Hill TN House 73 (2018) Dem. $500
Giving to T. Robert Hill by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN House 73 Tennessee state $500
Jeanne D Richardson TN House 90 (2012) Dem. $400
Giving to Jeanne D Richardson by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN House 90 Tennessee state $400
Calvin Moore TN House 70 (2012) Dem. $300
Giving to Calvin Moore by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN House 70 Tennessee state $300
Eddie Yokley TN House 05 (2012) Dem. $300
Giving to Eddie Yokley by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN House 05 Tennessee state $300
Joe Pitts TN House 67 (2008) Dem. $300
Giving to Joe Pitts by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2008 TN House 67 Tennessee state $300
Joyce Washington TN House 76 (2014) Dem. $300
Giving to Joyce Washington by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN House 76 Tennessee state $300
Justin Kanew U.S. House, TN-7 (2018) Dem. $300
Giving to Justin Kanew by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 U.S. House, TN-7 U.S. Congress $300
Matt Reel U.S. House, TN-7 (2018) Dem. $300
Giving to Matt Reel by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 U.S. House, TN-7 U.S. Congress $300
Aftyn Behn U.S. House, TN-7 (2026) Dem. $250
Giving to Aftyn Behn by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2026 U.S. House, TN-7 U.S. Congress $250
Bill Beck TN House 51 (2014) Dem. $250
Giving to Bill Beck by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN House 51 Tennessee state $250
Cheri D Childress TN House 79 (2006) Dem. $250
Giving to Cheri D Childress by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2006 TN House 79 Tennessee state $250
Corey Currie TN House 73 (2012) Dem. $250
Giving to Corey Currie by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN House 73 Tennessee state $250
Deane Arganbright TN House 76 (2018) Dem. $250
Giving to Deane Arganbright by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN House 76 Tennessee state $250
Don McLeary TN Senate 27 (2004–06) Rep. $250 net $1,250 gross · $1,000 refunded
Giving to Don McLeary by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2006 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $0 net $1,000 gross · $1,000 refunded
2004 TN Senate 27 Tennessee state $250
Edith Taylor Langster TN House 54 (2006) Dem. $250
Giving to Edith Taylor Langster by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2006 TN House 54 Tennessee state $250
Jamie Ballinger TN Senate 07 (2018) Dem. $250
Giving to Jamie Ballinger by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2018 TN Senate 07 Tennessee state $250
Ken Wilber TN Senate 18 (2012) Dem. $250
Giving to Ken Wilber by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2012 TN Senate 18 Tennessee state $250
Luis Mata TN House 49 (2024) Dem. $250
Giving to Luis Mata by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2024 TN House 49 Tennessee state $250
Mary Margaret Headrick U.S. House, TN-3 (2014) Dem. $250
Giving to Mary Margaret Headrick by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 U.S. House, TN-3 U.S. Congress $250
Raumesh Akbari TN House 91 (2014) Dem. $250
Giving to Raumesh Akbari by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN House 91 Tennessee state $250
William Lloyd Morrison U.S. House, TN-7 (2006) Dem. $250
Giving to William Lloyd Morrison by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2006 U.S. House, TN-7 U.S. Congress $250
Sara Kyle TN Senate 30 (2014) Dem. $200
Giving to Sara Kyle by campaign
CycleCampaignRecordsAmount
2014 TN Senate 30 Tennessee state $200

PACs · 13

Wholesalers Assn PAC Political action committee (2008–26) PAC $24,482
Giving to Wholesalers Assn PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2026 2025 99% stays in Tennessee Tennessee state $2,692
2024 2024, 2023 Tennessee state $5,032
2022 2022 Tennessee state $1,881
2018 2017 Tennessee state $2,754
2016 2015 Tennessee state $1,333
2014 2013 Tennessee state $1,562
2012 2011 Tennessee state $3,495
2010 2010 Tennessee state $3,399
2008 2007 Tennessee state $2,335
Tennessee Tomorrow PAC Political action committee (2006–18) PAC $23,000
Giving to Tennessee Tomorrow PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2018 2018 Tennessee state $2,500
2016 2016 Tennessee state $500
2014 2014, 2013 Tennessee state $6,500
2012 2012, 2011 Tennessee state $12,500
2006 2005 Tennessee state $1,000
House Senate Democratic Caucus Political action committee (2004–08) PAC $7,000
Giving to House Senate Democratic Caucus by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2008 2008, 2007 Tennessee state $4,000
2006 2005 Tennessee state $2,000
2004 2004 Tennessee state $1,000
Madison County Democratic Party Political action committee (2016–26) PAC $3,500
Giving to Madison County Democratic Party by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2026 2026 100% stays in Tennessee Tennessee state $1,000
2024 2024 Tennessee state $500
2018 2018 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 2016 Tennessee state $1,000
The Speaker S Fund Political action committee (2004–08) PAC $3,000
Giving to The Speaker S Fund by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2008 2008, 2007 Tennessee state $2,000
2004 2004 Tennessee state $1,000
Actblue Tennessee Political action committee (2012) PAC $2,500
Giving to Actblue Tennessee by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2012 2011 Tennessee state $2,500
Davidson County Democratic Party Political action committee (2016) PAC $2,500
Giving to Davidson County Democratic Party by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2016 2015 Tennessee state $2,500
Senate Democratic Caucus Political action committee (2010–18) PAC $2,500
Giving to Senate Democratic Caucus by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2018 2017 Tennessee state $1,000
2016 2016 Tennessee state $500
2010 2009 Tennessee state $1,000
Tennessee Bankers Association PAC Political action committee (2010–16) PAC $1,300
Giving to Tennessee Bankers Association PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2016 2015 Tennessee state $300
2014 2014 Tennessee state $200
2012 2012, 2011 Tennessee state $500
2010 2009 Tennessee state $300
Fitz PAC Political action committee (2012) PAC $1,000
Giving to Fitz PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2012 2012 Tennessee state $1,000
Tennessee Business Roundtable Business PAC Political action committee (2024) PAC $500
Giving to Tennessee Business Roundtable Business PAC by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2024 2024 Tennessee state $500
Sumner County Democratic Party Political action committee (2008) PAC $250
Giving to Sumner County Democratic Party by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2008 2007 Tennessee state $250
Tennessee PAC for Business Political action committee (2006) PAC $250
Giving to Tennessee PAC for Business by campaign
CycleReport yearsRecordsAmount
2006 2005 Tennessee state $250

By year

Giving per election cycle, 2002–2026

2026

$9,842

6 candidates · 2 PACs

2024

$10,082

6 candidates · 3 PACs

2022

$7,081

5 candidates · 1 PAC

2020

$12,050

6 candidates

2018

$29,054

14 candidates · 4 PACs

2016

$10,983

7 candidates · 6 PACs

2014

$23,457

17 candidates · 3 PACs

2012

$42,492

18 candidates · 5 PACs

2010

$6,449

3 candidates · 3 PACs

2008

$23,385

16 candidates · 4 PACs

2006

$11,800

10 candidates · 3 PACs

2004

$7,300

7 candidates · 2 PACs

2002

$750

1 candidate