Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation PAC TN
Registered Jul 2025 · Treasurer: Michael Mello · Providence, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $35,000 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $25,000 (71%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
Why this number?
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $0 |
| Contributions to candidates | $25,000 |
- To TN candidates $25,000 71%
- To other PACs $10,000 29%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Johnson | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| Ryan D. Williams | Tennessee House, District 42 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Kevin Vaughan | Tennessee House, District 95 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| John Stevens | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| Dawn White | Tennessee Senate, District 13 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
Tracked candidates reported receiving $27,000 from this committee — $2,000 more than its own filings itemize ($25,000), because their receipt filings posted ahead of the committee’s covering report or span more cycles than its loaded filings.
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 |
|---|---|
| LAMBERTH PAC (William Lamberth) | $10,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation | Provident, TN | — | $35,000.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.