Capitol & 5th Public Strategies PAC (C5)
Registered Dec 2019 · Treasurer: Michael Atnip · Franklin, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $20,000 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $19,000 (95%) — 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 | $19,000 |
- To TN candidates $19,000 95%
- To other PACs $1,000 5.0%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| John Stevens | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Jack Johnson | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Cameron Sexton | Tennessee House, District 25 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Dawn White | Tennessee Senate, District 13 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Richard M. Briggs | Tennessee Senate, District 07 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Paul Bailey | Tennessee Senate, District 15 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Ed Jackson | Tennessee Senate, District 25 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Rusty Crowe | Tennessee Senate, District 03 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Jeff Yarbro | Tennessee Senate, District 21 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
Tracked candidates reported receiving $28,500 from this committee — $9,500 more than its own filings itemize ($19,000), 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 |
|---|---|
| House Republican Caucus | $1,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capitol 5Th Public Strategies | Nashville, TN | — | $20,000.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.