Ael Political Action Committee
Registered Jul 2012 · Treasurer: David Smalley · Memphis, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | $0.00 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $2,500.00 | $3,500.00 | $0.00 |
| 2013 | $12,000.00 | $11,000.00 | $0.00 |
| 2012 | $34,500.00 | $33,500.00 | $0.00 |
| All years | $50,500.00 | $49,500.00 | $0.00 |
Where the Money Goes
Of the $49,500 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $40,000 (81%) — went to other PACs and committees.
Why this number?
Operating share of spending compares operating spending with total spent.
Show formula
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $1,000 |
| Contributions to candidates | $8,500 |
- To other PACs $40,000 81%
- To TN candidates $8,500 17%
- Operating & other $1,000 2.0%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
This committee’s own filings report $8,500 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $0. Of the $8,500 difference, $8,500 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $8,500 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- McManus, Stephen $7,500.00
- Dickerson, Steven $1,000.00
Tennessee caps what a PAC may give one candidate per election — $15,400 for statewide and House races, $30,800 for Senate races (2025–26 limits; a primary and a general count as separate elections). Registry of Election Finance limits.
Contributions to Other PACs
| Committee | Total |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Republican Caucus | $25,000.00 |
| MPAC | $7,500.00 |
| Red State PAC | $3,500.00 |
| Jobs4Tn PAC | $2,500.00 |
| LAMBERTH PAC (William Lamberth) | $1,500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Event Sponsorship | $1,000.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey, Brian | Event Sponsorship | 01/07/2014 | $1,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Esoteric Laboratories | Memphis, TN | — | $50,500.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.
| Filing | Cash Beginning | Cash Ending | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-End 2021 Historical | $1,000.00 | — | Source ↗ |
| Mid-Year 2021 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q4 2020 Amended Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2020 Late Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2020 Late Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Year-End 2019 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Mid-Year 2019 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q4 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2018 Late Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Year-End 2017 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Mid-Year 2017 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q4 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2016 Late Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Year-End 2015 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Mid-Year 2015 Late Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q4 2014 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2014 Historical | $4,500.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2014 Historical | $2,000.00 | $4,500.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2014 Historical | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2014 Historical | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2014 Late Historical | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Year-End 2013 Historical | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Mid-Year 2013 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q4 2012 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2012 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2012 Historical | $0.00 | $1,000.00 | Source ↗ |