Hamilton County Republican Party
Registered Mar 2023 · Treasurer: Kimberly Fiorello · Chatanooga, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $273,127 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $251,207 (92%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 92% of everything it spent; $17,420 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $251,207 92%
- To TN candidates $17,420 6.4%
- To other PACs $4,500 1.6%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Reneau | Tennessee House, District 27 | Rep. | $15,000.00 |
This committee’s own filings report $17,420 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $15,000. Of the $2,420 difference, $2,420 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $2,420 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Ashlee Dillon for School Board $1,500.00
- Smith, David $919.58
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 Sabrina Daniel | $3,000.00 |
| Committee To Elect Cindy Fain | $1,500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Events | $85,298.40 |
| Gotv Mailers | $37,556.48 |
| Gotv Door Knocking | $30,710.00 |
| Professional Services | $20,553.40 |
| Event | $14,947.91 |
| Electioneering | $13,745.50 |
| Election Advertising | $11,925.00 |
| Voter Contact | $6,010.37 |
| Campaign Workers | $5,041.74 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $4,772.62 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chattanoogan Hotel | Events | 06/30/2026 | $36,218.01 |
| The Ballot Box Company | Gotv Mailers | 10/09/2026 | $20,928.01 |
| The Ballot Box Company | Gotv Mailers | 09/24/2026 | $15,984.76 |
| Catholic Speakers | Events | 06/16/2026 | $15,300.00 |
| The Ballot Box Company | Electioneering | 07/23/2026 | $13,745.50 |
| Grit Operations | Gotv Door Knocking | 10/13/2026 | $10,000.00 |
| R&R Outdoor | Election Advertising | 07/15/2026 | $9,900.00 |
| Data & Community Affairs | Gotv Door Knocking | 08/14/2026 | $9,000.00 |
| The Chattanoogan Hotel | Event | 07/01/2026 | $8,085.75 |
| Data & Community Affairs | Gotv Door Knocking | 07/23/2026 | $8,000.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberly Fiorello | Chattanooga, TN | Homemaker | $17,462.23 |
| BOWPAC (Bo Watson) | Hixson, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Chuck Fleischmann for Congresscommittee | Chattanooga, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Marsha for Governor | Brentwood, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Team Tennessee | Brentwood, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Tennessee Eagle PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Hal Brown | Chattanooga, TN | Self-Employed | $13,212.83 |
| Zachary Hurst | Signal Mountain, TN | The Trust Company | $10,362.71 |
| Terry Miles | Signal Mountain, TN | Retired | $8,500.00 |
| Tom Decosimo | Signal Mountain, TN | Finance | $7,772.03 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-General 2026 | $174,282.69 | $112,958.14 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 130920 |
| Q3 2026 | $208,816.37 | $174,282.69 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129615 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $249,976.90 | $208,816.37 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128314 |
| Q2 2026 | $105,864.28 | $249,976.90 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 127127 |
| Q1 2026 | $109,326.67 | $105,864.28 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125805 |