The Legacy Continues PAC
Registered Oct 2012 · Treasurer: Gavin A. Smelcer · Knoxville, TN
Where the Money Goes
Of the $2,550 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $2,400 (94%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
Why this number?
Operating / overhead spending divided by everything this committee spent (each expenditure lands in exactly one bucket).
| Operating / overhead spending | $150 |
| Contributions to candidates | $2,400 |
- To TN candidates $2,400 94%
- Operating & other $150 5.9%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard M. Briggs | Tennessee Senate, District 07 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| David B. Hawk | Tennessee House, District 05 | Rep. | $500.00 |
| Bill Powers | Tennessee Senate, District 22 | Rep. | $250.00 |
| Kelly T Keisling | Tennessee House, District 38 | Rep. | $200.00 |
This committee’s own filings report $2,400 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $1,450. Of the $950 difference, $950 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $950 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here — federal, local, and out-of-state races, and sitting legislators not on the 2026 ballot:
- Jay, Larsen $500.00
- Mathis, Rob $250.00
- Frank Rogers for Unicoi County Sheriff $100.00
- John R Whitehead Campaign $100.00
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 |
|---|---|
| Registry Of Election Finance Registration Fee | $150.00 |
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registry of Election Finance | Registry Of Election Finance Registration Fee | 01/05/2026 | $150.00 |
Who Funds It
No itemized contributions to this committee on record.
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.