Hamilton County Democratic Party
Registered Jan 1990 · Treasurer: Brandi Hubbard · Chattanooga, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $117,997 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $117,347 (99.4%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 99.4% of everything it spent; $650 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $117,347 99.4%
- To TN candidates $650 0.6%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlane Oliver † | Tennessee Senate, District 19 | Dem. | $650.00 |
† 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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Kefauver Dinner Catering | $23,993.50 |
| Salary | $15,028.50 |
| Kefauver Dinner Location | $10,290.00 |
| Headquarters Rent | $9,750.00 |
| Staff Compensation | $9,101.60 |
| Canvassing | $7,279.25 |
| Consulting | $4,450.00 |
| Actblue Fees | $3,711.28 |
| Computer Software | $3,676.50 |
| Kefauver Band | $3,200.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregs Southern Soul Food Catering | Kefauver Dinner Catering | 09/14/2026 | $11,996.75 |
| Gregs Southern Soul Food Catering | Kefauver Dinner Catering | 09/08/2026 | $11,996.75 |
| Signal, The | Kefauver Dinner Location | 09/16/2026 | $5,150.00 |
| Signal, The | Kefauver Dinner Location | 07/14/2026 | $5,140.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Consulting | 07/03/2026 | $3,750.00 |
| Tennessee Democratic Party | Three Star Dinner Table | 08/20/2026 | $3,000.00 |
| U. S. Post Office | Postage | 08/04/2026 | $2,622.70 |
| The Signal | Kefauver Dinner | 09/14/2026 | $2,135.46 |
| Henderson, Hailey | Salary | 07/28/2026 | $2,109.00 |
| Actblue | Actblue Fees | 09/30/2026 | $2,018.69 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironworkers Local 704 Political Action Committee | Chattanooga, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Lea Anne Wiles | Chattanooga, TN | Self-Employed | $5,400.00 |
| Monica Kinsey | Chattanooga, TN | Cityofchattanooga | $5,000.00 |
| Lisa Shander | Chattanooga, TN | Homemaker | $3,879.00 |
| Cristen Spaulding | Chattanooga, TN | Spaulding Company | $3,775.00 |
| Harriett Whitaker | Chattanooga, TN | Fletcher Bright Realty | $3,550.00 |
| Rob Reagan | Chattanooga, TN | Not Employed | $2,700.00 |
| Charles Steinhice | Chattanooga, TN | Bluecross Blueshield of TN | $2,470.00 |
| Tim Kelly | Chattanooga, TN | City of Chattanooga | $2,400.00 |
| Jeanne Rybolt | Hixson, TN | Not Employed | $2,175.00 |
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 | $28,357.09 | $27,963.59 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129731 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $35,408.64 | $28,082.09 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 127686 |
| Q2 2026 Amended | $15,395.40 | $35,408.64 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 128101 |
| Q1 2026 | $16,712.25 | $15,395.40 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 124523 |