Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN PAC
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Daniel Gregory · Chattanooga, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $194,724 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $133,500 (69%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $133,500 69%
- To other PACs $61,000 31%
- Operating & other $224 0.1%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Bailey | Tennessee Senate, District 15 | Rep. | $20,000.00 |
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| John Stevens | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| Brent Taylor | Tennessee Senate, District 31 | Rep. | $7,500.00 |
| Jack Johnson | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $7,500.00 |
| Steve Southerland | Tennessee Senate, District 09 | Rep. | $7,500.00 |
| Ferrell Haile | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Gary W Hicks Jr | Tennessee House, District 09 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Raumesh Akbari | Tennessee Senate, District 29 | Dem. | $5,000.00 |
| Bobby Harshbarger | Tennessee Senate, District 04 | 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 $133,500 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $112,500. Of the $21,000 difference, $9,500 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below) and $11,500 has not yet been itemized on tracked candidates’ own receipt filings (filing-cadence lag).
Its filing also reports $9,500 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Young, Paul $2,500.00
- Dorse-Coleman, Joyce $1,000.00
- Garcia, Amber Huett $1,000.00
- Love, Stephanie $1,000.00
- McKinney, Natalie $1,000.00
- McKissack, Michelle $1,000.00
- Murphy, Towanna $1,000.00
- 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.
Contributions to Other PACs
| Committee | Total |
|---|---|
| MCPAC (Randy McNally) | $20,000.00 |
| KEYPAC (Ken Yager) | $17,500.00 |
| JACK PAC (Jack Johnson) | $12,500.00 |
| CAM PAC (Cameron Sexton) | $5,000.00 |
| RY-PAC (Ryan Williams) | $3,500.00 |
| HAILE PAC (Ferrell Haile) | $2,500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Annual Regis. Fee | $150.00 |
| Bank Fees | $74.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN PAC | Annual Regis. Fee | 01/15/2026 | $150.00 |
| First Horizon Bank | Bank Fees | 03/27/2025 | $74.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluecross Blueshield of TN | Chattanooga, TN | — | $160,000.00 |
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 2025 Amended | $16,419.23 | $5,269.23 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 124376 |
| Mid-Year 2025 | $37,993.23 | $16,419.23 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 121836 |