TDS Telecommunications Corporation PAC
Registered Dec 2009 · Treasurer: Andrew Petersen · Madison, WI
Where the Money Goes
Of the $1,300 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $1,300 (100%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $1,300 100%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan M Lynn † | Tennessee House, District 57 | Rep. | $300.00 |
| Mark Pody † | Tennessee Senate, District 17 | Rep. | $250.00 |
† Reported in this PAC’s own disbursement filing; the recipient’s receipt filing hasn’t itemized it yet.
This committee’s own filings report $1,300 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $550. Of the $750 difference, $750 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $750 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- David Briley for Mayor $250.00
- Hughes, Dan $250.00
- Bell, Mike $250.00
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.
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurt Thaus | Hinsdale, IL | Telephone & Data Systems | $1,150.00 |
| Joseph Hanley | Flossmoor, IL | Telephone & Data Systems | $883.20 |
| Jane McCahon | Chicago, IL | Telephone & Data Systems | $690.00 |
| Peter Sereda | Highland Park, IL | Telephone & Data Systems | $690.00 |
| Andrew Petersen | Verona, WI | TDS Telecom Service Corp. | $483.00 |
| John Sango | Madison, WI | TDS Telecom Service Corp | $260.00 |
| Thomas Weber | Itasca, IL | US Cellular | $260.00 |
| Scott Williamson | Winnetka, IL | Telephone & Data Systems | $257.40 |
| Matthew Loch | Verona, WI | TDS Telecom Service Corp | $234.00 |
| Leslie Hearn | Madison, WI | TDS Telecom Service Corp | $120.00 |
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 2018 Historical | $87,112.47 | $87,158.33 | Source: Q4 2018 filing Report 82295 |
| Pre-General 2018 Historical | $85,933.53 | $87,112.47 | Source: Pre-General 2018 filing Report 81410 |
| Q3 2018 Historical | $84,847.83 | $85,933.53 | Source: Q3 2018 filing Report 80101 |
| Pre-Primary 2018 Historical | $87,621.71 | $84,847.83 | Source: Pre-Primary 2018 filing Report 78262 |
| Q2 2018 Historical | $93,928.33 | $87,621.71 | Source: Q2 2018 filing Report 76787 |
| Q1 2018 Historical | $93,849.25 | $93,928.33 | Source: Q1 2018 filing Report 74995 |