American Hotel and Lodging Assn PAC HOTELPAC
Registered Aug 2023 · Treasurer: Justin Phillips · Washington, DC
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,295.53 | $34,440.00 | $0.00 |
| 2025 | $69,126.08 | $24,225.00 | $2,500.00 |
| 2024 | $66,613.59 | $73,760.00 | $6,300.00 |
| 2023 | $62,119.54 | $13,325.05 | $0.00 |
| All years | $231,154.74 | $145,750.05 | $8,800.00 |
Also gave $27,500.00 in U.S. Congress 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.
Where the Money Goes
Of the $145,750 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $129,275 (89%) — went to activity outside Tennessee.
- Spent outside Tennessee $129,275 89%
- To TN candidates $8,800 6.0%
- To other PACs $5,800 4.0%
- Operating & other $1,875 1.3%
“Spent outside Tennessee” is money this committee sent out of state — a multi-state committee’s lump non-Tennessee line plus any individually-filed out-of-state contributions. Separate from out-of-state donors.
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn † | Governor | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| Cameron Sexton † | Tennessee House, District 25 | Rep. | $1,800.00 |
| John K Crawford † | Tennessee House, District 01 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Jerome F. Moon † | Tennessee House, District 08 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Richard M. Briggs | Tennessee Senate, District 07 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
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 |
|---|---|
| KEVPAC (Kevin Vaughan) | $2,000.00 |
| CAM PAC (Cameron Sexton) | $1,800.00 |
| Ready for Freddie Committee | $1,500.00 |
| Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism PAC | $500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Credit Card Fees | $1,725.05 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $150.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aristotle Inc. | Credit Card Fees | 08/22/2023 | $1,725.05 |
| Registry of Election Finance | Dues / Subscriptions | 01/12/2026 | $150.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Carey | Washington, DC | American Hotel & Lodging Association | $13,263.28 |
| Troy Flanagan | Washington, DC | American Hotel & Lodging Association | $11,557.60 |
| Simone Cox | Arlington, VA | Choice Hotels International | $10,000.00 |
| Thomas Penny | Bethesda, MD | Donohoe Hospitality Services | $10,000.00 |
| Chirag Shah | Washington, DC | Ahla | $9,199.86 |
| Sarah Bratko | Cranston, RI | American Hotel & Lodging Association | $8,300.00 |
| Ashley McNeil | Washington, DC | American Hotel & Lodging Association | $7,768.94 |
| Haleigh Hildebrand | Washington, DC | American Hotel & Lodging Association | $7,521.35 |
| Kathryn Stone | Washington, DC | American Hotel & Lodging Association | $5,889.88 |
| Matthew Carrier | Washington, DC | American Hotel & Lodging Association | $5,438.27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $94,576.93 | $92,204.69 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129560 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $104,694.19 | $94,576.93 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 127714 |
| Q2 2026 | $94,003.54 | $104,694.19 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126909 |
| Q1 2026 | $90,849.16 | $94,003.54 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125489 |
| Year-End 2025 | $67,706.66 | $90,849.16 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 123881 |
| Mid-Year 2025 | $45,948.08 | $67,706.66 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 122085 |
| Q4 2024 Historical | $23,897.28 | $45,948.08 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 120346 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $27,294.27 | $23,897.28 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118308 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $44,267.51 | $27,294.27 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117223 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $52,384.11 | $44,267.51 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115531 |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $57,243.16 | $52,384.11 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 114235 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $48,794.49 | $57,243.16 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 112887 |
| Year-End 2023 Historical | $0.00 | $48,794.49 | Source: Year-End 2023 filing Report 110892 |