JACK PAC (Jack Johnson)
Registered Nov 2011 · Treasurer: Tommy Nelms · Franklin, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $192,978 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $125,814 (65%) — 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 | $42,827 |
| Contributions to candidates | $125,814 |
- To TN candidates $125,814 65%
- Operating & other $42,827 22%
- To other PACs $24,337 13%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky Duncan Massey † | Tennessee Senate, District 06 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Bill Powers † | Tennessee Senate, District 22 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Ferrell Haile † | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Janice Bowling † | Tennessee Senate, District 16 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Joey Hensley † | Tennessee Senate, District 28 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| John Stevens † | Tennessee Senate, District 24 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Ken Yager † | Tennessee Senate, District 12 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Page Walley † | Tennessee Senate, District 26 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Paul Rose † | Tennessee Senate, District 32 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Todd Gardenhire † | Tennessee Senate, District 10 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $125,814 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $83,500. Of the $42,314 difference, $42,314 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $42,314 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- 21st District Recovery Court $5,500.00
- Lundberg, Jon $5,000.00
- Niceley, Frank $5,000.00
- Reeves, William S. $5,000.00
- TN Faith and Freedom Coalition $2,500.00
- Brightstone $2,500.00
- Alice Rolli for Mayor $1,000.00
- Friends of Franklin Parks $1,000.00
- Graceworks Ministries Inc. $1,000.00
- Reboot Recover $1,000.00
- …and 27 more recipients
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 |
|---|---|
| Senate Republican Caucus | $13,187.50 |
| TN Republican Party | $5,000.00 |
| Recording Industry Association of America | $1,379.60 |
| Davidson County Republican Party | $1,000.00 |
| Latinos for Tennessee | $1,000.00 |
| Hard Bargain Association | $1,000.00 |
| Williamson County Career Republican Wome | $670.01 |
| Tennessee Federation Republican Women B McAndrew Iris Fund | $600.00 |
| Williamson County Republican Party | $400.00 |
| Vietnam Veterans Association | $100.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Food / Beverage | $12,732.37 |
| Professional Services | $12,013.04 |
| Music Performers | $6,850.00 |
| Public Transportation | $5,456.49 |
| Dues / Subscriptions | $1,250.00 |
| Pa Equipment | $977.91 |
| Campaign Workers | $800.00 |
| Parking | $635.88 |
| Computer | $633.65 |
| Postage | $439.80 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owen Public Strategies | Professional Services | 04/26/2023 | $7,500.00 |
| Noelle Hotel | Food / Beverage | 11/30/2023 | $7,398.25 |
| Jim Leuty, CPA | Professional Services | 03/03/2023 | $1,600.00 |
| Pegasus III LLC | Public Transportation | 05/17/2023 | $1,365.68 |
| Prettner, Thomas | Public Transportation | 05/05/2023 | $1,077.42 |
| Jim Leuty, CPA | Professional Services | 07/22/2023 | $1,000.00 |
| Williamson County Republican Party | Dues / Subscriptions | 09/24/2023 | $1,000.00 |
| Guitar Center | Pa Equipment | 02/13/2023 | $977.91 |
| Bicol, LLC | Public Transportation | 09/27/2023 | $810.00 |
| Chik-Fil-A | Food / Beverage | 01/11/2024 | $766.21 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of TN PAC | Chattanooga, TN | — | $20,000.00 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee PAC (WSWT) | Brentwood, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| Aubrey Preston | Franklin, TN | Self-Employed | $10,000.00 |
| Baker Farmer Workman | Paducah, KY | — | $10,000.00 |
| MARSHA PAC (Marsha Blackburn) | Brentwood, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Tennessee Action Committee for Rural Electrification | Nashville, TN | — | $7,500.00 |
| Tennessee REALTORS PAC (RPAC) | Nashville, TN | — | $7,500.00 |
| Build TN Housing | Nashville, TN | — | $6,000.00 |
| Butler Snow Good To Great Tennessee PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $5,500.00 |
| HCA TriStar Fund | Brentwood, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.