Tennesseans for Student Success Action
Registered Aug 2025 · Treasurer: Jessica Jean Fennell · Franklin, TN
Raised
$425,389
Total Spent
$53,495
To TN candidates
$43,000
80% of spending
To other PACs
$10,000
19% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $43,000 to 23 candidates
$42,000 to 22 Republicans $1,000 to 1 Democrat
Where the Money Goes
Of the $53,495 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $43,000 (80%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $43,000 80%
- To other PACs $10,000 19%
- Operating & other $495 0.9%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Sexton | Tennessee House, District 25 | Rep. | $10,000.00 |
| Jack Johnson | Tennessee Senate, District 27 | Rep. | $7,500.00 |
| Bo Watson | Tennessee Senate, District 11 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Gary W Hicks Jr | Tennessee House, District 09 | Rep. | $2,000.00 |
| Charlie Baum | Tennessee House, District 37 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Clark Boyd | Tennessee House, District 46 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Ferrell Haile | Tennessee Senate, District 18 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Robert Stevens | Tennessee House, District 13 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| William Slater | Tennessee House, District 35 | Rep. | $1,500.00 |
| Aron Maberry | Tennessee House, District 68 | 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 |
|---|---|
| CAM PAC (Cameron Sexton) | $5,000.00 |
| MCPAC (Randy McNally) | $5,000.00 |
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Office Supplies | $344.60 |
| Pac Annual Fee | $150.00 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harland Clarke | Office Supplies | 09/10/2025 | $344.60 |
| Bureau of Ethics and Campaign Finance | Pac Annual Fee | 01/05/2026 | $150.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennesseans for Student Success Inc. | Franklin, TN | — | $250,000.00 |
| Team Kid PAC | Franklin, TN | — | $175,389.16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-End 2025 | $0.00 | $371,894.56 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 123928 |