Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Melissa Smithson · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $23,250 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $18,250 (78%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $18,250 78%
- Operating & other $5,000 22%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Lamberth | Tennessee House, District 44 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| John Stevens † | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Paul Bailey † | Tennessee Senate, District 15 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Page Walley † | Tennessee Senate, District 26 | Rep. | $1,250.00 |
| Bill Powers † | Tennessee Senate, District 22 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Dawn White | Tennessee Senate, District 13 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Ferrell Haile † | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Ken Yager † | Tennessee Senate, District 12 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
| Mark Pody | Tennessee Senate, District 17 | 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.
This committee’s own filings report $18,250 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $17,250. Of the $1,000 difference, $1,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $1,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Reeves, William S. $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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Dues / Subscriptions | $5,000.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Business Coalition | Dues / Subscriptions | 02/12/2026 | $5,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex2 | Dunedin, FL | — | $500.00 |
| Jarrett Companies | Nashville, TN | — | $500.00 |
| Abec Electric Company LLC | Nashville, TN | — | $250.00 |
| Anchor Electric Inc. | Madison, TN | — | $250.00 |
| Bacar Constructors, Inc. | Nashville, TN | — | $250.00 |
| Brasfield Gorrie, LLC | Nashville, TN | — | $250.00 |
| Cabling Innovations | Nashville, TN | — | $250.00 |
| Carter Electrical Service | Franklin, TN | — | $250.00 |
| Carter Group LLC | Brentwood, TN | — | $250.00 |
| Charlotte Glass Contractors | Charlotte, NC | — | $250.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-General 2026 | $155,044.42 | $159,294.42 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 131247 |
| Q3 2026 Amended | $157,544.42 | $155,044.42 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129405 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $157,544.42 | $157,544.42 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128261 |
| Q2 2026 | $168,594.42 | $157,544.42 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126700 |
| Q1 2026 | $166,244.42 | $168,594.42 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125679 |