Hamilton County Republican Party
Registered Mar 2023 · Treasurer: Kimberly Fiorello · Chatanooga, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $290,634.75 | $273,126.50 | $15,000.00 |
| 2025 | $196,561.56 | $104,686.89 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $104,763.42 | $106,355.99 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $75,086.74 | $71,456.89 | $0.00 |
| All years | $667,046.47 | $555,626.27 | $15,000.00 |
Raised
$667,046
incl. $12,255 unitemized small gifts
excl. $22,212 in bookkeeping entries — carried-forward balances, adjustments, refunds — not money raised
Total Spent
$555,626
Operating & other
$525,436
95% of spending
To TN candidates
$22,170
4.0% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $15,000 to 1 candidate
$15,000 to 1 Republican
Where the Money Goes
Of the $555,626 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $525,436 (95%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 95% of everything it spent; $22,170 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $525,436 95%
- To TN candidates $22,170 4.0%
- To other PACs $8,020 1.4%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Reneau | Tennessee House, District 27 | Rep. | $15,000.00 |
This committee’s own filings report $22,170 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $15,000. Of the $7,170 difference, $7,170 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $7,170 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Calvin Donaldson Elementary $2,525.00
- Ashlee Dillon for School Board $1,500.00
- Smith, David $919.58
- Dahrling, Sheri $750.00
- Woodmore Elementary School $625.00
- Bess T Shepherd Elementary School $545.00
- Harrison, Mark $120.00
- Bontekoe, Janell $100.66
- Armstrong, Jane $85.15
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 |
|---|---|
| Hamilton County Young Republicans | $3,520.00 |
| Committee To Elect Sabrina Daniel | $3,000.00 |
| Committee To Elect Cindy Fain | $1,500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Events | $218,647.41 |
| Professional Services | $81,953.80 |
| Rent | $42,184.22 |
| Gotv Mailers | $37,556.48 |
| Gotv Door Knocking | $30,710.00 |
| Voter Contact | $15,560.60 |
| Event | $15,033.64 |
| Electioneering | $13,745.50 |
| Election Advertising | $11,925.00 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $10,462.61 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga Convention Center | Professional Services | 05/05/2023 | $38,148.74 |
| The Chattanoogan Hotel | Events | 06/30/2026 | $36,218.01 |
| The Chattanoogan Hotel | Events | 07/14/2025 | $33,926.74 |
| The Westin Chattanooga | Events | 09/29/2024 | $31,142.00 |
| The Ballot Box Company | Gotv Mailers | 10/09/2026 | $20,928.01 |
| Hamilton County Young Republicans | Events | 09/09/2024 | $17,438.00 |
| 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 |
| Raines Group LLC | Rent | 04/28/2025 | $13,265.77 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWPAC (Bo Watson) | Hixson, TN | — | $34,900.00 |
| Kimberly Fiorello | Chattanooga, TN | Homemaker | $17,830.13 |
| Marsha for Governor | Brentwood, TN | — | $16,000.00 |
| Zachary Hurst | Signal Mountain, TN | The Trust Company | $15,571.36 |
| Terry Miles | Signal Mountain, TN | Retired | $15,219.40 |
| Chuck Fleischmann for Congresscommittee | Chattanooga, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Team Tennessee | Brentwood, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Tennessee Eagle PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Weston Wamp for County Mayor | Chattanooga, TN | — | $14,150.00 |
| Damon Hininger | Brentwood, TN | Corecivic | $14,036.27 |
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 |
| Year-End 2025 | $77,763.33 | $109,326.67 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 123603 |
| Mid-Year 2025 Amended | $23,608.85 | $77,763.33 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 122822 |
| Q4 2024 Historical | $39,601.80 | $23,608.85 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 120450 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $40,946.55 | $39,601.80 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118766 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $58,529.04 | $40,946.55 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117293 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $27,734.88 | $58,529.04 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115744 |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $13,616.31 | $27,734.88 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 114219 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $22,389.57 | $13,616.31 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 113154 |
| Year-End 2023 Historical | $30,447.54 | $22,389.57 | Source: Year-End 2023 filing Report 110844 |
| Mid-Year 2023 Historical | $0.00 | $30,447.54 | Source: Mid-Year 2023 filing Report 109945 |