Franklin County Republican Party
Registered May 2009 · Treasurer: Michelle Earle · Winchester, TN
Also gave $2,500.00 in U.S. Congress politics
Cross-jurisdiction totals reflect the linked entity record and may exclude unmerged duplicates; figures are two separate per-jurisdiction public totals, not a combined statewide total.
Where the Money Goes
Of the $35,361 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $35,361 (100%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 100% of everything it spent; none of it reached Tennessee candidates as direct contributions.
- Operating & other $35,361 100%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
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 |
|---|---|
| Venue For Reagan Dinner | $13,281.58 |
| Advertising | $6,400.00 |
| Red Wave Mailer | $6,203.08 |
| Reagan Dinner Material | $3,256.94 |
| Political Ad For General Election | $1,575.00 |
| Sound System | $819.36 |
| Newspaper Ad And Digital Advertisement | $809.92 |
| Donation | $700.00 |
| Event Expense | $458.52 |
| Food For Ladies Gathering | $288.34 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Creeks Events | Venue For Reagan Dinner | 04/25/2026 | $13,281.58 |
| Direct Edge Campaigns, LLC | Red Wave Mailer | 07/16/2026 | $6,203.08 |
| Lamar Advertising | Advertising | 06/23/2026 | $5,200.00 |
| Reliable Rental | Reagan Dinner Material | 04/06/2026 | $2,170.28 |
| WZYZ Radio | Political Ad For General Election | 05/26/2026 | $1,575.00 |
| Wrapsmith, TN | Advertising | 06/25/2026 | $1,200.00 |
| Soul Flowers | Reagan Dinner Material | 05/01/2026 | $1,086.66 |
| Amazon | Sound System | 07/06/2026 | $819.36 |
| Herald Chronicle | Newspaper Ad And Digital Advertisement | 07/16/2026 | $809.92 |
| Franklin County 4 H Club | Donation | 04/25/2026 | $500.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joanne Davis | Estill Springs, TN | Retired | $2,050.00 |
| Susan Van Buskirk | Shelbyville, TN | Dairy Queen | $1,650.00 |
| David Vanbuskirk | Winchester, TN | Self-Employed | $1,250.00 |
| Iris Rudder | Winchester, TN | — | $1,250.00 |
| Janice Bowling | Tullahoma, TN | State of Tennessee | $1,250.00 |
| Penny Carter | Estill Springs, TN | Lincoln County | $1,250.00 |
| Reggie Dotson | Belvidere, TN | Retired | $1,250.00 |
| Scott Desjarlaid | South Pittsburg, TN | United States Congress | $1,250.00 |
| Tina Sanders | Deckerd, TN | Franklin County | $1,250.00 |
| Zachary Hopkins | Belvidere, TN | Self-Employed | $1,250.00 |
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 | $29,188.16 | $28,550.90 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129475 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $37,085.01 | $29,188.16 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128006 |
| Q2 2026 | $34,298.97 | $37,085.01 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 125882 |
| Q1 2026 | $27,134.52 | $34,298.97 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125252 |