Rocket State PAC
Registered Jul 2024 · Treasurer: William Donal Banfield · Lansing, MI
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $0.00 |
| 2025 | $7,500.00 | $7,500.00 | $3,000.00 |
| 2024 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $1,500.00 |
| All years | $10,650.00 | $10,650.00 | $4,500.00 |
Raised
$10,650
Total Spent
$10,650
To other PACs
$6,000
56% of spending
To TN candidates
$4,500
42% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $4,500 to 4 candidates
$2,500 to 2 Republicans $2,000 to 2 Democrats
Where the Money Goes
Of the $10,650 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $6,000 (56%) — went to other PACs and committees.
- To other PACs $6,000 56%
- To TN candidates $4,500 42%
- Operating & other $150 1.4%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Southerland † | Tennessee Senate, District 09 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Caleb Hemmer | Tennessee House, District 59 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| Sara Kyle † | Tennessee Senate, District 30 | Dem. | $1,000.00 |
| Tandy Darby † | Tennessee House, District 76 | Rep. | $1,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
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 |
|---|---|
| KEVPAC (Kevin Vaughan) | $2,500.00 |
| KEYPAC (Ken Yager) | $2,500.00 |
| JACK PAC (Jack Johnson) | $1,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Filing Fee | $150.00 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Registry of Election Finance | Filing Fee | 01/27/2026 | $150.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Gilbert | Beverly Hills, CA | Gilbert Films | $7,500.00 |
| Jeffrey Morganroth | Birmingham, MI | Morganroth & Morganroth, PLLC | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 129516 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 128172 |
| Q2 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126948 |
| Q1 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 125129 |
| Year-End 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 123781 |
| Mid-Year 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 121998 |
| Q4 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 119842 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118602 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117148 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $0.00 | $0.00 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115895 |