Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Melissa Smithson · Nashville, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $16,300.00 | $23,250.00 | $17,250.00 |
| 2025 | $48,200.00 | $28,500.00 | $57,000.00 |
| 2024 | $60,429.13 | $55,056.97 | $43,500.00 |
| 2023 | $80,972.00 | $58,126.77 | $45,000.00 |
| 2022 | $52,163.12 | $13,000.00 | $12,000.00 |
| 2021 | $100,993.90 | $16,500.00 | $10,000.00 |
| 2020 | $28,103.00 | $32,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
| 2019 | $31,940.00 | $40,024.16 | $17,050.00 |
| 2018 | $47,037.00 | $33,968.56 | $21,250.00 |
| 2017 | $26,210.00 | $26,050.00 | $12,700.00 |
| 2016 | $28,476.00 | $30,100.00 | $9,250.00 |
| 2015 | $21,250.00 | $42,400.33 | $8,000.00 |
| 2014 | $16,250.00 | $26,100.00 | $9,750.00 |
| 2013 | $3,900.00 | $21,000.00 | $6,950.00 |
| 2012 | $21,735.00 | $21,619.52 | $7,050.00 |
| 2011 | $22,750.00 | $27,425.00 | $4,300.00 |
| 2010 | $37,625.00 | $32,525.00 | $4,900.00 |
| 2009 | $8,863.50 | $18,350.00 | $2,900.00 |
| 2008 | $42,995.00 | $34,750.00 | $5,050.00 |
| 2007 | $49,855.00 | $28,650.00 | $4,250.00 |
| 2006 | $46,640.00 | $21,700.00 | $4,500.00 |
| 2005 | $10,370.00 | $6,900.00 | $0.00 |
| 2004 | $17,269.00 | $17,375.00 | $1,100.00 |
| All years | $820,326.65 | $655,371.31 | $179,250.00 |
Raised
$820,327
incl. $113,721 unitemized small gifts
Total Spent
$655,371
To TN candidates
$496,125
76% of spending
To other PACs
$110,875
17% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $179,250 to 114 candidates
$156,300 to 94 Republicans $22,950 to 20 Democrats
Where the Money Goes
Of the $655,371 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $496,125 (76%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $496,125 76%
- To other PACs $110,875 17%
- Operating & other $48,371 7.4%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gardenhire † | Tennessee Senate, District 10 | Rep. | $8,250.00 |
| Patsy Hazlewood † | Tennessee House, District 27 | Rep. | $8,100.00 |
| Randy McNally † | Tennessee Senate, District 05 | Rep. | $7,250.00 |
| Bill Lee † | Governor | Rep. | $6,000.00 |
| Ed Jackson † | Tennessee Senate, District 25 | Rep. | $4,000.00 |
| Raumesh Akbari † | Tennessee Senate, District 29 | Dem. | $4,000.00 |
| Ron Ramsey † | Tennessee Senate, District 04 | Rep. | $4,000.00 |
| Steve Southerland | Tennessee Senate, District 09 | Rep. | $4,000.00 |
| Frank S Niceley † | Tennessee Senate, District 08 | Rep. | $3,950.00 |
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $496,125 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $179,250. Of the $316,875 difference, $205,375 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below) and $111,500 has not been matched to a receipt on those candidates’ own filings.
Its filing also reports $205,375 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Ketron, Bill $9,750.00
- Tracy, Jim $7,000.00
- Reeves, William S. $6,000.00
- Calfee, Kent $5,400.00
- Johnson, Curtis $5,250.00
- Briley, David $4,750.00
- Swann, Art $4,750.00
- Sargent, Jr., Charles $4,700.00
- Haslam, Bill $4,600.00
- Bredesen, Phil $4,000.00
- …and 172 more recipients
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 |
|---|---|
| RAAMPAC | $16,000.00 |
| Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee | $13,400.00 |
| Nashville Business Coalition | $11,700.00 |
| Middle TN Agc PAC | $10,500.00 |
| Tenn Republican Caucus | $9,100.00 |
| Senate Republican Caucus | $7,500.00 |
| Tennessee Republican Caucus | $7,400.00 |
| House Republican Caucus | $5,000.00 |
| House - Senate Joint Democratic Caucus | $4,000.00 |
| MCPAC (Randy McNally) | $3,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Donations | $10,500.00 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $10,150.00 |
| Legislative Reception | $7,157.90 |
| Sponsorship | $5,725.00 |
| Professional Services | $5,200.00 |
| Tn Republican Party Statesman Dinner | $4,500.00 |
| Professional Privilege Tax | $4,018.56 |
| Unspecified | $500.00 |
| Food / Beverage | $469.52 |
| Checks | $150.33 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance | Donations | 04/13/2017 | $7,500.00 |
| Tennessee Construction Coalition | Professional Services | 05/31/2011 | $5,200.00 |
| Nashville Business Coalition | Dues / Subscriptions | 06/12/2024 | $5,000.00 |
| Nashville Business Coalition | Dues / Subscriptions | 02/12/2026 | $5,000.00 |
| American Institute of Architects TN | Legislative Reception | 09/26/2023 | $3,626.77 |
| SMPS Nashville | Sponsorship | 04/09/2023 | $3,000.00 |
| American Institute of Architects TN | Legislative Reception | 08/29/2019 | $2,974.16 |
| Nashville Business Coalition | Sponsorship | 05/09/2019 | $2,500.00 |
| Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee | Tn Republican Party Statesman Dinner | — | $2,500.00 |
| Tennessee Legislative Campaign Committee | Tn Republican Party Statesman Dinner | 06/13/2014 | $2,000.00 |
Who Funds It
$47,087.00 (6% of money raised) came from its own sponsor, Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. PAC — counted in every total, shown so it doesn’t read as outside support.
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abc Greater TN Chapter | Nashville, TN | — | $66,490.00 |
| Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. PAC Sponsor | Nashville, TN | — | $47,087.00 |
| Brasfield Gorrie, LLC | Nashville, TN | — | $16,750.00 |
| Trades Unlimited | Nashville, TN | — | $16,750.00 |
| Bell Associates Construction LP | Brentwood, TN | — | $12,949.97 |
| Brent Neal | Franklin, TN | Frank E Neal \& Co | $9,650.00 |
| Michael J Walker | Hendersonville, TN | Walker Electric Company | $9,200.00 |
| Richard Smith | Nashville, TN | Smith Cashion & Orr | $9,050.00 |
| Charles Irby | Nashville, TN | Irby Investments, LLC | $8,500.00 |
| N S Waterproofing LLC | Brentwood, TN | — | $8,300.00 |
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 |
| Year-End 2025 | $159,494.42 | $166,244.42 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 124046 |
| Mid-Year 2025 Amended | $146,544.42 | $159,494.42 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 123063 |
| Q4 2024 Historical | $137,596.42 | $146,544.42 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 119878 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $127,296.42 | $137,596.42 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118809 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $149,046.42 | $127,296.42 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117477 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $148,446.42 | $149,046.42 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115635 |
| Q2 2024 Amended Historical | $158,015.29 | $148,446.42 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 121319 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $142,672.26 | $158,015.29 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 113345 |
| Year-End 2023 Amended Historical | $140,649.03 | $142,672.26 | Source: Year-End 2023 filing Report 111346 |
| Mid-Year 2023 Historical | $119,827.03 | $140,649.03 | Source: Mid-Year 2023 filing Report 109212 |
| Q4 2022 Historical | $112,593.03 | $119,827.03 | Source: Q4 2022 filing Report 107516 |
| Pre-General 2022 Amended Historical | $102,663.91 | $112,593.03 | Source: Pre-General 2022 filing Report 107602 |
| Q3 2022 Amended Historical | $101,903.91 | $102,663.91 | Source: Q3 2022 filing Report 109272 |
| Pre-Primary 2022 Amended Historical | $101,053.91 | $101,903.91 | Source: Pre-Primary 2022 filing Report 109273 |
| Q2 2022 Amended Historical | $84,013.91 | $101,053.91 | Source: Q2 2022 filing Report 109328 |
| Q1 2022 Amended Historical | $85,663.91 | $84,013.91 | Source: Q1 2022 filing Report 109264 |
| Year-End 2021 Amended Historical | $59,417.01 | $85,663.91 | Source: Year-End 2021 filing Report 109321 |
| Mid-Year 2021 Historical | $1,170.01 | $59,417.01 | Source: Mid-Year 2021 filing Report 95316 |
| Q4 2020 Historical | $3,670.01 | $1,170.01 | Source: Q4 2020 filing Report 94188 |
| Pre-General 2020 Historical | $3,670.01 | $3,670.01 | Source: Pre-General 2020 filing Report 92114 |
| Q3 2020 Historical | $67.01 | $3,670.01 | Source: Q3 2020 filing Report 91497 |
| Pre-Primary 2020 Historical | $11,567.01 | $67.01 | Source: Pre-Primary 2020 filing Report 90087 |
| Q2 2020 Historical | $10,067.01 | $11,567.01 | Source: Q2 2020 filing Report 89010 |
| Q1 2020 Historical | $5,567.01 | $10,067.01 | Source: Q1 2020 filing Report 87894 |
| Year-End 2019 Historical | $17,651.17 | $5,567.01 | Source: Year-End 2019 filing Report 86296 |
| Mid-Year 2019 Historical | $13,651.17 | $17,651.17 | Source: Mid-Year 2019 filing Report 85105 |
| Q4 2018 Historical | $13,514.17 | $13,651.17 | Source: Q4 2018 filing Report 83144 |
| Pre-General 2018 Historical | $15,514.17 | $13,514.17 | Source: Pre-General 2018 filing Report 81532 |
| Q3 2018 Amended Historical | $15,514.17 | $15,514.17 | Source: Q3 2018 filing Report 81533 |
| Pre-Primary 2018 Historical | $16,014.17 | $15,514.17 | Source: Pre-Primary 2018 filing Report 78067 |
| Q2 2018 Historical | $13,732.73 | $16,014.17 | Source: Q2 2018 filing Report 76636 |
| Q1 2018 Amended Historical | $582.73 | $13,732.73 | Source: Q1 2018 filing Report 85333 |
| Year-End 2017 Amended Historical | $7,632.73 | $582.73 | Source: Year-End 2017 filing Report 73928 |
| Mid-Year 2017 Historical | $422.73 | $7,632.73 | Source: Mid-Year 2017 filing Report 71649 |
| Q4 2016 Historical | $2,222.73 | $422.73 | Source: Q4 2016 filing Report 69820 |
| Pre-General 2016 Historical | $3,472.73 | $2,222.73 | Source: Pre-General 2016 filing Report 69280 |
| Q3 2016 Amended Historical | $11,772.73 | $3,472.73 | Source: Q3 2016 filing Report 67756 |
| Pre-Primary 2016 Historical | $13,272.73 | $11,772.73 | Source: Pre-Primary 2016 filing Report 65820 |
| Q2 2016 Historical | $26,072.73 | $13,272.73 | Source: Q2 2016 filing Report 64114 |
| Q1 2016 Historical | $1,546.73 | $26,072.73 | Source: Q1 2016 filing Report 63012 |
| Year-End 2015 Historical | $19,697.06 | $1,546.73 | Source: Year-End 2015 filing Report 61841 |
| Mid-Year 2015 Amended Historical | $22,697.06 | $19,697.06 | Source: Mid-Year 2015 filing Report 61182 |
| Q4 2014 Amended Historical | $32,447.06 | $22,697.06 | Source: Q4 2014 filing Report 61294 |
| Pre-General 2014 Historical | $32,697.06 | $32,447.06 | Source: Pre-General 2014 filing Report 57610 |
| Q3 2014 Historical | $37,172.06 | $32,697.06 | Source: Q3 2014 filing Report 56401 |
| Pre-Primary 2014 Amended Historical | $39,922.06 | $37,172.06 | Source: Pre-Primary 2014 filing Report 57634 |
| Q2 2014 Amended Historical | $32,647.06 | $39,922.06 | Source: Q2 2014 filing Report 57631 |
| Q1 2014 Historical | $33,947.06 | $32,647.06 | Source: Q1 2014 filing Report 51371 |
| As filed on this report: cash beginning $33,947.06, receipts $0.00, disbursements $0.00, cash ending $32,647.06. | |||
| Year-End 2013 Amended Historical | $50,347.06 | $33,947.06 | Source: Year-End 2013 filing Report 57621 |
| Mid-Year 2013 Historical | $51,362.81 | $50,347.06 | Source: Mid-Year 2013 filing Report 47582 |
| Q4 2012 Historical | $40,277.81 | $51,362.81 | Source: Q4 2012 filing Report 46030 |
| Pre-General 2012 Historical | $43,977.81 | $40,277.81 | Source: Pre-General 2012 filing Report 44783 |
| Q3 2012 Historical | $47,907.81 | $43,977.81 | Source: Q3 2012 filing Report 43706 |
| Pre-Primary 2012 Amended Historical | $52,957.81 | $47,907.81 | Source: Pre-Primary 2012 filing Report 42900 |
| Q2 2012 Amended Historical | $51,277.81 | $52,957.81 | Source: Q2 2012 filing Report 42901 |
| Q1 2012 Historical | $51,447.33 | $51,277.81 | Source: Q1 2012 filing Report 39763 |
| Year-End 2011 Historical | $61,117.33 | $51,447.33 | Source: Year-End 2011 filing Report 38627 |
| Mid-Year 2011 Amended Historical | $56,322.33 | $61,117.33 | Source: Mid-Year 2011 filing Report 38623 |
| Q4 2010 Historical | $62,022.33 | $56,322.33 | Source: Q4 2010 filing Report 35623 |
| Pre-General 2010 Amended Historical | $61,172.33 | $62,022.33 | Source: Pre-General 2010 filing Report 35303 |
| Q3 2010 Historical | $73,172.33 | $61,172.33 | Source: Q3 2010 filing Report 33735 |
| Pre-Primary 2010 Amended Historical | $75,572.33 | $73,172.33 | Source: Pre-Primary 2010 filing Report 32867 |
| Q2 2010 Historical | $69,582.33 | $75,572.33 | Source: Q2 2010 filing Report 31134 |
| Q1 2010 Amended Historical | $51,228.33 | $69,582.33 | Source: Q1 2010 filing Report 31127 |
| Year-End 2009 Amended Historical | $69,403.33 | $51,228.33 | Source: Year-End 2009 filing Report 31124 |
| Mid-Year 2009 Historical | $60,914.83 | $69,403.33 | Source: Mid-Year 2009 filing Report 27899 |
| Q4 2008 Historical | $60,464.83 | $60,914.83 | Source: Q4 2008 filing Report 26316 |
| Pre-General 2008 Amended Historical | $75,653.83 | $60,464.83 | Source: Pre-General 2008 filing Report 25703 |
| Q3 2008 Historical | $61,428.83 | $75,653.83 | Source: Q3 2008 filing Report 23748 |
| Pre-Primary 2008 Historical | $61,678.83 | $61,428.83 | Source: Pre-Primary 2008 filing Report 22822 |
| Q2 2008 Amended Historical | $53,033.83 | $61,678.83 | Source: Q2 2008 filing Report 22246 |
| Q1 2008 Historical | $52,833.83 | $53,033.83 | Source: Q1 2008 filing Report 20462 |
| Year-End 2007 Amended Historical | $47,952.33 | $52,833.83 | Source: Year-End 2007 filing Report 20393 |
| Mid-Year 2007 Amended Historical | $31,732.33 | $47,952.33 | Source: Mid-Year 2007 filing Report 14145 |
| Q4 2006 Amended Historical | $30,382.33 | $31,732.33 | Source: Q4 2006 filing Report 13219 |
| Pre-General 2006 Amended Historical | $19,682.33 | $30,382.33 | Source: Pre-General 2006 filing Report 11970 |
| Q3 2006 Historical | $10,242.33 | $19,682.33 | Source: Q3 2006 filing Report 10473 |
| Pre-Primary 2006 Historical | $21,492.33 | $10,242.33 | Source: Pre-Primary 2006 filing Report 8951 |
| Q2 2006 Amended Historical | $4,012.33 | $21,492.33 | Source: Q2 2006 filing Report 8885 |
| Q1 2006 Amended Historical | $6,992.33 | $4,012.33 | Source: Q1 2006 filing Report 8539 |
| Q4 2005 Historical | $3,972.33 | $6,992.33 | Source: Q4 2005 filing Report 5439 |
| Q3 2005 Historical | $3,452.33 | $3,972.33 | Source: Q3 2005 filing Report 4871 |
| Q2 2005 Historical | $1,792.33 | $3,452.33 | Source: Q2 2005 filing Report 4178 |
| Q1 2005 Historical | $3,597.33 | $1,792.33 | Source: Q1 2005 filing Report 3620 |
| Q4 2004 Historical | $5,667.33 | $3,597.33 | Source: Q4 2004 filing Report 2713 |
| Q3 2004 Historical | $7,957.33 | $5,667.33 | Source: Q3 2004 filing Report 1940 |
| Q2 2004 Historical | $6,292.33 | $7,957.33 | Source: Q2 2004 filing Report 1255 |
| Q1 2004 Historical | $3,703.33 | $6,292.33 | Source: Q1 2004 filing Report 15 |