MARSHA PAC (Marsha Blackburn)
Registered Oct 2008 · Treasurer: Les Williamson · Brentwood, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $382,591 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $260,541 (68%) — went to other PACs and committees.
Why this number?
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $200 |
| Contributions to candidates | $121,850 |
- To other PACs $260,541 68%
- To TN candidates $121,850 32%
- Operating & other $200 0.1%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Johnson | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| Mark Cochran | Tennessee House, District 23 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| Brent Taylor | Tennessee Senate, District 31 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| J. Adam Lowe | Tennessee Senate, District 01 | Rep. | $7,500.00 |
| Jimmy Matlock | Tennessee Senate, District 05 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Dennis Powers | Tennessee House, District 36 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Mark Pody | Tennessee Senate, District 17 | Rep. | $5,000.00 |
| Jason Zachary | Tennessee House, District 14 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
| Bobby Harshbarger | Tennessee Senate, District 04 | Rep. | $2,500.00 |
This committee’s own filings report $121,850 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $71,500. Of the $50,350 difference, $60,350 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $60,350 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Citizens for Patty Woodby $10,100.00
- John Deberry for Mayor $10,000.00
- Tennessee State Museum Foundation $8,000.00
- Barker for Sheriff $5,000.00
- Hornback 2026 $5,000.00
- Wade Creswell for County Executive $5,000.00
- Betsy Henderson for Mayor $5,000.00
- The 917 Society $3,500.00
- Tennessee Ffa Foundation, Inc. $3,000.00
- Friends of Whitney Goetz $2,500.00
- …and 3 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 |
|---|---|
| Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus | $25,000.00 |
| Hamilton County Republican Party | $24,000.00 |
| Tennessee House Republican Caucus | $20,000.00 |
| Tennessee Federation Republican Women B McAndrew Iris Fund | $15,000.00 |
| Sumner County Republican Party | $15,000.00 |
| Republican Party of Shelby County | $15,000.00 |
| Tennessee Republican Party | $13,000.00 |
| Davidson County Republican Party | $12,546.00 |
| Williamson County Republican Party | $11,750.00 |
| Rutherford County Republican Party | $10,500.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $150.00 |
| Event Expense | $50.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registry of Election Finance | Registration Fee | 01/20/2026 | $150.00 |
| Culleoka Community Club | Event Expense | 04/15/2026 | $50.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha PAC Federal Receipts | Brentwood, TN | — | $375,686.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.