Democracy for Tennessee
Registered Apr 2005 · Treasurer: Paul W. Ambrosius · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $10,779 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $4,750 (44%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
Why this number?
Operating share of spending compares operating spending with total spent.
Show formula
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $4,279 |
| Contributions to candidates | $4,750 |
- To TN candidates $4,750 44%
- Operating & other $4,279 40%
- To other PACs $1,750 16%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason L Powell † | Tennessee House, District 53 | Dem. | $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 $4,750 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $500. Of the $4,250 difference, $4,250 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $4,250 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Clark, David $500.00
- Smith, Kevin $500.00
- Friends of Jared Barrett $500.00
- Friends of Mark Harmon $500.00
- Friends of Reginald Fentress $500.00
- Lawson for School Board $500.00
- Womack, Charles $500.00
- Lusk, Bill $250.00
- Pettigrew, Schree $250.00
- Friends of Amy Broyles $250.00
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 |
|---|---|
| Committee To Elect Billy Long Sheriff | $500.00 |
| Committee To Elect Gracie Porter | $500.00 |
| Committee To Elect Hollie McFadden Judge | $500.00 |
| Committee To Elect Karen Y. Johnson | $250.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Postage | $727.18 |
| Food / Beverage | $712.43 |
| Theater Rental | $450.00 |
| Tee Shirts | $400.00 |
| Printing | $393.59 |
| Travel | $250.00 |
| Booth Rental | $250.00 |
| Video Service | $248.80 |
| Event | $239.82 |
| Bulk Mailing Service | $183.54 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Postal Service | Postage | 07/27/2006 | $727.18 |
| JJ's Bistro | Food / Beverage | 05/23/2006 | $415.15 |
| Print America | Tee Shirts | 03/24/2006 | $400.00 |
| Sprint Printing | Printing | 07/27/2006 | $393.59 |
| Belcourt Theater | Theater Rental | 10/04/2006 | $300.00 |
| Naccarato, Mark | Travel | 06/30/2006 | $250.00 |
| Tennessee Alliance for Progress | Booth Rental | 04/13/2006 | $250.00 |
| Emrick, Steve | Video Service | 05/23/2006 | $248.80 |
| Office Max | Event | 05/19/2006 | $239.82 |
| Mail Source | Bulk Mailing Service | 08/17/2006 | $183.54 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Employees Local 205 Cope Acct | Nashville, TN | — | $3,000.00 |
| Won Choi | Nashville, TN | Self-Employed | $380.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2006 Historical | $2,285.91 | $2,167.21 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2006 Amended Historical | $2,695.75 | $2,285.91 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2006 Historical | $4,330.22 | $2,695.75 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2006 Historical | $3,217.12 | $4,330.22 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2006 Historical | $3,917.92 | $3,217.12 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2006 Historical | $4,891.58 | $3,917.92 | Source ↗ |