Shelby County Democratic Party PAC
Registered Oct 2021 · Treasurer: Betina Hunt · Memphis, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $53,653 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $48,153 (90%) — went to operating costs and overhead.
- Operating & other $48,153 90%
- To TN candidates $5,500 10%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noah Nordstrom † | Tennessee House, District 83 | Dem. | $2,000.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $5,500 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $2,000. Of the $3,500 difference, $3,500 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $3,500 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Richardson, Will $2,500.00
- Campaign To Elect Tamin Sawyer $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.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Rent | $12,343.38 |
| Food / Beverage | $11,695.62 |
| Printing | $6,638.58 |
| Catering | $4,005.86 |
| Signs | $2,995.00 |
| Get Out The Vote | $2,549.50 |
| Travel | $1,885.30 |
| Videography | $1,200.00 |
| Audio Visual | $1,161.05 |
| Entertainment | $600.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coletta's Italian Restaurant | Food / Beverage | 09/05/2024 | $8,160.46 |
| Memphis Botanic Garden | Rent | 09/05/2024 | $6,750.00 |
| Direct Fx | Printing | 10/16/2024 | $3,550.00 |
| Tennessee Democratic County Chairs | Signs | 05/29/2024 | $2,995.00 |
| Awe Ventures | Rent | 11/05/2024 | $1,743.38 |
| Felicia Bean Catering | Catering | 05/04/2024 | $1,700.00 |
| Reign Event Venue | Rent | 11/05/2024 | $1,700.00 |
| Diamond Printing Company | Printing | 09/05/2024 | $1,500.00 |
| Felicia Bean Catering | Catering | 11/07/2024 | $1,456.00 |
| Pizza Me | Food / Beverage | 10/16/2024 | $1,200.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will Richardson | Memphis, TN | Wr Community Services | $5,000.00 |
| Shelby County Democratic Party TN | Memphis, TN | — | $3,450.00 |
| Antonio Parkinson | Nashville, TN | — | $2,500.00 |
| Noah Nordstrom | Memphis, TN | — | $2,000.00 |
| James W Gibson | Memphis, TN | Gibson Enterprises | $1,700.00 |
| Regina Newman | Memphis, TN | Shelby County, TN | $1,600.00 |
| Regina Perry | Bartlett, TN | Lebonheur Children's Medical Center | $1,275.00 |
| Beverly Sakauye | Memphis, TN | Housewife | $1,250.00 |
| Veda Ajamu | Memphis, TN | National Civil Rights Museum | $1,250.00 |
| Steve Cohen for Cogress | Memphis, TN | — | $1,200.00 |
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 2024 Historical | $17,978.81 | $5,626.98 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 120341 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $6,997.81 | $17,978.81 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 119343 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $7,878.19 | $6,997.81 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117989 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $10,278.19 | $7,878.19 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 116210 |
| Q2 2024 Amended Historical | $5,764.19 | $10,278.19 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 116218 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $6,133.74 | $5,764.19 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 112920 |