Putnam County TN Democratic Party
Registered Jun 2018 · Treasurer: Lindsey Herman · Cookeville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $46,669 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $43,513 (93%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 93% of everything it spent; $3,156 went to Tennessee candidates.
- Operating & other $43,513 93%
- To TN candidates $3,156 6.8%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
This committee’s own filings report $3,156 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $0. Of the $3,156 difference, $3,156 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $3,156 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Aaron Cofer Campaign $1,500.00
- Mack Lunn Campaign $750.00
- Morgan Franklin Campaign $400.00
- Stacye Choate Campaign $234.00
- Brendan Laney Campaign $200.00
- Knight, Sayota $41.66
- Knight, Sarah $30.32
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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Rent | $6,785.55 |
| Catering For Kennedy Dinner Event | $4,421.42 |
| Candidates Donations | $3,833.92 |
| Billboard | $3,018.00 |
| Booth Fees | $2,881.68 |
| Sponsorship | $2,760.00 |
| Advertising And 2 Booths At The Fair | $2,400.00 |
| Food / Beverage | $2,156.48 |
| Stamps | $1,830.00 |
| Printing | $1,592.47 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinnie T's | Catering For Kennedy Dinner Event | 07/28/2026 | $4,421.42 |
| Cupit, James Grayson | Candidates Donations | 09/04/2026 | $3,833.92 |
| Lamar | Billboard | 04/27/2026 | $2,400.00 |
| Putnam County Fair | Advertising And 2 Booths At The Fair | 07/01/2026 | $2,400.00 |
| Helping Hands | Sponsorship | 07/30/2026 | $2,400.00 |
| Falcon Realty | Rent | 06/02/2026 | $2,261.85 |
| Upper Cumberland Pride | Booth Fees | 02/23/2026 | $2,000.00 |
| United States Postal Service | Stamps | 03/27/2026 | $1,830.00 |
| Falcon Realty | Rent | 03/02/2026 | $1,507.90 |
| Falcon Realty | Rent | 09/02/2026 | $1,507.90 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Caregivers | Cookeville, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Konstantin Yepifantsev | Cookeville, TN | Healthcare | $5,000.00 |
| Margaret Austin | Cookeville, TN | Self-Employed | $4,230.49 |
| Donna Jasitt | Cookeville, TN | Retired | $4,120.00 |
| Stayce Choate | Cookeville, TN | Self-Employed | $2,075.00 |
| Barbara Reynolds | Cookeville, TN | Retired | $1,850.00 |
| Samuel Matson | Cookeville, TN | Putnam County Schools | $1,675.00 |
| Donna Simpson | Cookeville, TN | Law Office of Donna Simpsom | $1,200.00 |
| Katherine Bertram | Cookeville, TN | Not Employed | $1,150.00 |
| Jeff King | Cookeville, TN | Ttu | $1,125.00 |
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-General 2026 | $19,071.20 | $20,522.76 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 130814 |
| Q3 2026 | $27,274.31 | $19,071.20 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129346 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $13,404.83 | $27,274.31 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128724 |
| Q2 2026 | $12,106.11 | $13,404.83 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 127070 |
| Q1 2026 | $17,779.90 | $12,106.11 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125638 |