Faison Freedom PAC
Registered Sep 2019 · Treasurer: Miriam Faison · Newport, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $75,137 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $54,239 (72%) — went to operating costs and overhead.
- Operating & other $54,239 72%
- To TN candidates $20,898 28%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | Governor | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Jessie Seal † | Tennessee Senate, District 08 | Rep. | $3,857.00 |
| Kenny Cody | Tennessee House, District 11 | Rep. | $2,537.50 |
| Mark Cochran † | Tennessee House, District 23 | Rep. | $1,041.42 |
| Julian A. McTizic † | Tennessee House, District 80 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $20,898 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $13,436. Of the $7,463 difference, $10,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below), offset by $2,538 that tracked candidates reported receiving beyond what this committee’s own filings itemize for the period (filing-cadence lag).
Its filing also reports $10,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Reach Impact Institute $10,000.00
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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Donation | $15,000.00 |
| Research / Polling | $10,300.00 |
| Bidwell Mendy | $5,695.75 |
| Going Away Party | $5,500.00 |
| Donations | $2,650.00 |
| Caucus Member Dinner | $2,062.93 |
| Constituent Dinner | $1,854.79 |
| Sheriff Breakfast | $1,286.68 |
| Mileage | $1,207.54 |
| Cell Phone Purchase | $1,195.97 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN House Republican Caucus | Donation | 09/12/2026 | $15,000.00 |
| Direct Edge | Research / Polling | 01/26/2026 | $10,300.00 |
| Crossroads Community Church | Bidwell Mendy | 03/23/2026 | $5,695.75 |
| Blue Moon Waterfront | Going Away Party | 04/20/2026 | $5,500.00 |
| Reach Impact Institute | Donations | 06/26/2026 | $2,500.00 |
| Bridgeport Market | Sheriff Breakfast | 09/09/2026 | $1,286.68 |
| Verizon | Cell Phone Purchase | 10/06/2026 | $1,195.97 |
| Fox Den | Men'S Prayer Breakfast Catering | 01/20/2026 | $1,035.00 |
| Kane Prime | Constituent Dinner | 04/19/2026 | $915.50 |
| American Airlines | White House Visit | 07/10/2026 | $874.11 |
Who Funds It
No itemized contributions to this committee on record.
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 Amended | $35,233.85 | $15,052.11 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 130317 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $38,226.77 | $35,233.85 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128664 |
| Q2 2026 Amended | $48,434.39 | $38,226.77 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 128930 |
| Q1 2026 Amended | $88,478.19 | $48,434.39 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 128931 |