Hamilton County Republican Party
Registered Mar 2023 · Treasurer: Kimberly Fiorello · Chatanooga, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $275,502.17 | $162,135.69 | $0.00 |
| 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 | $651,913.89 | $444,635.46 | $0.00 |
Where the Money Goes
Of the $444,635 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $430,365 (97%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 97% of everything it spent; $6,251 went to Tennessee candidates.
Why this number?
Operating share of spending compares operating spending with total spent.
Show formula
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $430,365 |
| Contributions to candidates | $6,251 |
- Operating & other $430,365 97%
- To other PACs $8,020 1.8%
- To TN candidates $6,251 1.4%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
This committee’s own filings report $6,251 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $0. Of the $6,251 difference, $6,251 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $6,251 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Calvin Donaldson Elementary $2,525.00
- Ashlee Dillon for School Board $1,500.00
- 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 | $197,477.15 |
| Professional Services | $78,453.80 |
| Rent | $41,191.30 |
| Voter Contact | $15,560.60 |
| Event | $14,941.33 |
| Electioneering | $13,745.50 |
| Election Advertising | $11,925.00 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $10,299.75 |
| Gotv Door Knocking | $10,160.58 |
| Advertising | $7,183.25 |
| 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 |
| Hamilton County Young Republicans | Events | 09/09/2024 | $17,438.00 |
| 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 |
| R&R Outdoor | Election Advertising | 07/15/2026 | $9,900.00 |
| The Chattanoogan Hotel | Events | 06/06/2025 | $8,250.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOWPAC (Bo Watson) | Hixson, TN | — | $34,900.00 |
| Kimberly Fiorello | Chattanooga, TN | Homemaker | $17,801.53 |
| Zachary Hurst | Signal Mountain, TN | The Trust Company | $15,571.36 |
| 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 |
| Terry Miles | Signal Mountain, TN | Retired | $14,969.40 |
| Hal Brown | Chattanooga, TN | Self-Employed | $13,212.83 |
| MARSHA PAC (Marsha Blackburn) | Brentwood, TN | — | $10,400.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $249,976.90 | $208,816.37 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2026 | $105,864.28 | $249,976.90 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2026 | $109,326.67 | $105,864.28 | Source ↗ |
| Year-End 2025 | $77,763.33 | $109,326.67 | Source ↗ |
| Mid-Year 2025 Amended | $23,608.85 | $77,763.33 | Source ↗ |
| Q4 2024 Historical | $39,601.80 | $23,608.85 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $40,946.55 | $39,601.80 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $58,529.04 | $40,946.55 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $27,734.88 | $58,529.04 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $13,616.31 | $27,734.88 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $22,389.57 | $13,616.31 | Source ↗ |
| Year-End 2023 Historical | $30,447.54 | $22,389.57 | Source ↗ |
| Mid-Year 2023 Late Historical | $0.00 | $30,447.54 | Source ↗ |