LAMBERTH PAC (William Lamberth)
Registered Aug 2015 · Treasurer: Lance A. Wray · Portland, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $176,367 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $118,800 (67%) — 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 | $52,567 |
| Contributions to candidates | $118,800 |
- To TN candidates $118,800 67%
- Operating & other $52,567 30%
- To other PACs $5,000 2.8%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Davis † | Tennessee House, District 18 | Rep. | $10,500.00 |
| John Gillespie † | Tennessee House, District 97 | Rep. | $7,000.00 |
| Ed Butler † | Tennessee House, District 41 | Rep. | $6,000.00 |
| Brock Martin † | Tennessee House, District 79 | Rep. | $5,500.00 |
| Paul Sherrell † | Tennessee House, District 43 | Rep. | $5,300.00 |
| Justin Lafferty † | Tennessee House, District 89 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Robert Stevens † | Tennessee House, District 13 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Jake McCalmon † | Tennessee House, District 63 | Rep. | $4,500.00 |
| Michelle Foreman † | Tennessee House, District 65 | Rep. | $4,500.00 |
| Iris Rudder † | Tennessee House, District 39 | Rep. | $3,500.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $118,800 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $91,800. Of the $27,000 difference, $27,000 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $27,000 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Vallejos, Tommy $8,000.00
- Poczobut, David $2,500.00
- Ramsey, Robert (Bob) $2,500.00
- Weaver, Terri LYNN $2,500.00
- Campbell, Scotty $2,500.00
- Ragan, John $2,500.00
- Richey, Bryan Andrew $2,500.00
- Weathers, Troy $2,000.00
- Hall (Senate), Mark $1,000.00
- Pozy, David $1,000.00
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 |
|---|---|
| House Republican Caucus | $5,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Meal | $9,902.40 |
| Donations | $8,500.00 |
| Research / Polling | $8,300.00 |
| Meeting Expense | $5,008.53 |
| Meals | $4,025.65 |
| Outreach/Appreciation | $3,970.33 |
| Event Food | $3,231.27 |
| Advertising | $2,500.70 |
| Event Gifts | $2,158.23 |
| Professional Services | $1,800.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone River Strategies | Research / Polling | 07/25/2022 | $8,300.00 |
| Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse, Nashville | Fundraising Meal | 06/29/2022 | $7,598.13 |
| Tennessee Republican Party State Account | Donations | 03/30/2022 | $5,000.00 |
| Oak Tree Awards & Recognition | Outreach/Appreciation | 12/27/2022 | $2,963.38 |
| Big Dog Strategies | Advertising | 07/29/2022 | $2,500.70 |
| Yes On One Committee | Donations | 09/30/2022 | $2,500.00 |
| Nashville City Club | Fundraising Meal | 07/03/2022 | $2,304.27 |
| Jimmy Kelley's Steakhouse | Meeting Expense | 08/09/2022 | $2,095.51 |
| Rtic Outdoors | Event Gifts | 06/05/2022 | $1,967.43 |
| Jimmy Kelley's Steakhouse | Event Food | 02/09/2022 | $1,751.69 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Realtors PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $15,000.00 |
| TN Advance Financial PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Tennessee PAC (WSWT) | Brentwood, TN | — | $10,000.00 |
| Altria Client Services LLC | Richmond, VA | — | $5,000.00 |
| FBT Public Policy Fund | Nashville, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Tennessee Truck PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Waller Lansden PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Jack Daniel's PAC | Alexandria, VA | — | $3,000.00 |
| Lawyers Involved for TN | Nashville, TN | — | $3,000.00 |
| Tennessee Volunteer PAC | Nashville, TN | — | $3,000.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2022 Historical | $146,060.92 | $156,353.21 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-General 2022 Historical | $143,010.92 | $146,060.92 | Source ↗ |
| Q3 2022 Historical | $179,335.93 | $143,010.92 | Source ↗ |
| Pre-Primary 2022 Historical | $181,166.51 | $179,335.93 | Source ↗ |
| Q2 2022 Historical | $179,177.00 | $181,166.51 | Source ↗ |
| Q1 2022 Historical | $192,170.24 | $179,177.00 | Source ↗ |