Excellence In Public Education PAC
Registered Dec 2023 · Treasurer: Eric Osborne · Nashville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $64,921 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $39,150 (60%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $39,150 60%
- To other PACs $23,000 35%
- Operating & other $2,771 4.3%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | Governor | Rep. | $15,400.00 |
| Mark White † | Tennessee House, District 83 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| William Slater | Tennessee House, District 35 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
| Ferrell Haile † | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $3,000.00 |
| J. Adam Lowe † | Tennessee Senate, District 01 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| John Gillespie † | Tennessee House, District 97 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Kerry Roberts | Tennessee Senate, District 23 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Kip Capley † | Tennessee House, District 71 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Mark Cochran | Tennessee House, District 23 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Elaine Davis | Tennessee House, District 18 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
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 |
|---|---|
| CAM PAC (Cameron Sexton) | $10,000.00 |
| JACK PAC (Jack Johnson) | $5,000.00 |
| LAMBERTH PAC (William Lamberth) | $4,000.00 |
| PB PAC (Paul Bailey) | $4,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Professional Services | $2,756.25 |
| Bank Fees | $15.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverfront Advisors | Professional Services | 05/07/2026 | $1,600.00 |
| Riverfront Advisors | Professional Services | 04/10/2026 | $960.00 |
| Riverfront Advisors | Professional Services | 08/25/2026 | $196.25 |
| Pinnacle Bank | Bank Fees | 08/06/2026 | $15.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campaign for Great Public Schools | Falls Church, VA | — | $65,000.00 |
| Joe Scarlett | Nashville, TN | Retired | $20,000.00 |
| William Haslam | Knoxville, TN | Pilot Corp. | $20,000.00 |
| J R Hyde | Memphis, TN | Retired | $5,000.00 |
| William Deloache Jr | Nashville, TN | Dapco Investments | $1,000.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $4,454.00 | $48,092.75 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129300 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $4,454.00 | $4,454.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128205 |
| Q2 2026 | $2,014.00 | $4,454.00 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126621 |
| Q1 2026 Amended | -$8,941.00 | $2,014.00 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 126623 |
| As filed on this report: cash beginning -$8,941.00, receipts $0.00, disbursements $0.00, cash ending $2,014.00. | |||