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 |
Raised
$50,500
Total Spent
$49,500
To other PACs
$40,000
81% of spending
To TN candidates
$8,500
17% of spending
Where the Money Goes
Of the $49,500 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $40,000 (81%) — went to other PACs and committees.
- 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:
- 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 |
Dates
| 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: Year-End 2021 filing Report 96482 |
| Mid-Year 2021 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2021 filing Report 95533 |
| Q4 2020 Amended Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q4 2020 filing Report 95535 |
| Pre-General 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-General 2020 filing Report 92317 |
| Q3 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q3 2020 filing Report 91790 |
| Pre-Primary 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2020 filing Report 90389 |
| Q2 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q2 2020 filing Report 88993 |
| Q1 2020 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q1 2020 filing Report 87793 |
| Year-End 2019 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Year-End 2019 filing Report 85684 |
| Mid-Year 2019 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2019 filing Report 84587 |
| Q4 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q4 2018 filing Report 82506 |
| Pre-General 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-General 2018 filing Report 81668 |
| Q3 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q3 2018 filing Report 79921 |
| Pre-Primary 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2018 filing Report 77363 |
| Q2 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q2 2018 filing Report 76682 |
| Q1 2018 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q1 2018 filing Report 75019 |
| Year-End 2017 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Year-End 2017 filing Report 72900 |
| Mid-Year 2017 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2017 filing Report 71617 |
| Q4 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q4 2016 filing Report 69734 |
| Pre-General 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-General 2016 filing Report 69189 |
| Q3 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q3 2016 filing Report 67209 |
| Pre-Primary 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2016 filing Report 65351 |
| Q2 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q2 2016 filing Report 64146 |
| Q1 2016 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q1 2016 filing Report 63258 |
| Year-End 2015 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Year-End 2015 filing Report 62201 |
| Mid-Year 2015 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2015 filing Report 60970 |
| Q4 2014 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q4 2014 filing Report 59145 |
| Pre-General 2014 Historical | $4,500.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-General 2014 filing Report 57830 |
| Q3 2014 Historical | $2,000.00 | $4,500.00 | Source: Q3 2014 filing Report 56595 |
| Pre-Primary 2014 Historical | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2014 filing Report 55063 |
| Q2 2014 Historical | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source: Q2 2014 filing Report 53422 |
| Q1 2014 Historical | $2,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source: Q1 2014 filing Report 51473 |
| Year-End 2013 Historical | $1,000.00 | $2,000.00 | Source: Year-End 2013 filing Report 49597 |
| Mid-Year 2013 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2013 filing Report 47819 |
| Q4 2012 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q4 2012 filing Report 46298 |
| Pre-General 2012 Historical | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Pre-General 2012 filing Report 45052 |
| Q3 2012 Historical | $0.00 | $1,000.00 | Source: Q3 2012 filing Report 43913 |