Thompson Burton PAC
Registered Mar 2023 · Treasurer: John D. Bowers · Nashville, TN
Year by year
| Report year | Raised | Spent | To candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $29,425.00 | $29,760.33 | $19,100.00 |
| 2025 | $23,199.31 | $23,293.41 | $0.00 |
| 2024 | $34,750.00 | $30,114.43 | $0.00 |
| 2023 | $20,250.00 | $17,179.57 | $0.00 |
| All years | $107,624.31 | $100,347.74 | $19,100.00 |
Raised
$107,624
Total Spent
$100,348
To TN candidates
$57,400
57% of spending
Operating & other
$42,948
43% of spending
Candidate Giving by Party $19,100 to 3 candidates
$10,600 to 1 Republican $3,000 to 1 Democrat $5,500 to 1 Independent
Where the Money Goes
Of the $100,348 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $57,400 (57%) — went to Tennessee candidates.
- To TN candidates $57,400 57%
- Operating & other $42,948 43%
Contributions to Candidates
| Candidate | Office | Party | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | Governor | Rep. | $10,600.00 |
| Lauren Pinkston | Governor | Ind. | $5,500.00 |
| Julian Herbert Pierre-Griffin | Tennessee House, District 65 | Dem. | $3,000.00 |
This committee’s own filings report $57,400 to candidates, while tracked candidates reported receiving $19,100. Of the $38,300 difference, $38,300 went to recipients not tracked here (itemized below).
Its filing also reports $38,300 in candidate contributions to recipients not tracked here:
- Williams, Stephanie $18,800.00
- Nashville Moves Action Fund $10,000.00
- Friends of Rollin Horton $3,000.00
- Jacob Kupin for District 19 $3,000.00
- Glandorf, Bethany $2,500.00
- Friends of Matt Brown $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 |
|---|---|
| Compliance Consulting | $37,500.00 |
| Credit Card Processing Fees | $2,761.48 |
| Bank Fees | $1,357.69 |
| Professional Services | $1,178.57 |
| Pac Filing Fee | $150.00 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 01/22/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 05/16/2025 | $6,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 10/01/2025 | $4,500.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 09/22/2023 | $3,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 01/09/2024 | $3,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 03/11/2024 | $3,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 05/14/2024 | $3,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 07/05/2024 | $3,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 08/07/2026 | $3,000.00 |
| Triumph Strategies | Compliance Consulting | 04/02/2026 | $1,500.00 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Burton | Nashville, TN | — | $36,351.00 |
| Teb LLC | Nashville, TN | — | $12,500.00 |
| Kevin Thompson | Franklin, TN | Self-Employed | $10,400.00 |
| Jon Michael | Nashville, TN | Thompson Burton | $10,200.00 |
| Walt Burton | Nashville, TN | Thompson Burton | $9,100.00 |
| John Bowers | Nashville, TN | Thompson Burton | $7,000.00 |
| Phillip Young | Columbia, TN | Thompson Burton PLLC | $6,300.00 |
| John Hollins Jr | Nashville, TN | Thompson Burton | $4,300.00 |
| John Field | Franklin, TN | Thompson Burton | $3,800.00 |
| Alex Dickerson | Nashville, TN | Thompson Burton | $1,100.00 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-General 2026 | $4,029.07 | $7,276.57 | Source: Pre-General 2026 filing Report 130839 |
| Q3 2026 | $4,108.76 | $4,029.07 | Source: Q3 2026 filing Report 128944 |
| Pre-Primary 2026 | $3,773.45 | $4,108.76 | Source: Pre-Primary 2026 filing Report 127749 |
| Q2 2026 | $4,820.02 | $3,773.45 | Source: Q2 2026 filing Report 126210 |
| Q1 2026 | $7,611.90 | $4,820.02 | Source: Q1 2026 filing Report 124616 |
| Year-End 2025 | $2,066.05 | $7,611.90 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 122990 |
| Mid-Year 2025 | $7,706.00 | $2,066.05 | Source: Mid-Year 2025 filing Report 121051 |
| Q4 2024 Historical | $61.57 | $7,706.00 | Source: Q4 2024 filing Report 119980 |
| Pre-General 2024 Historical | $2,093.76 | $61.57 | Source: Pre-General 2024 filing Report 118620 |
| Q3 2024 Historical | $10,230.78 | $2,093.76 | Source: Q3 2024 filing Report 117276 |
| Pre-Primary 2024 Historical | $11,475.06 | $10,230.78 | Source: Pre-Primary 2024 filing Report 115829 |
| Q2 2024 Historical | $1,406.05 | $11,475.06 | Source: Q2 2024 filing Report 113854 |
| Q1 2024 Historical | $3,070.43 | $1,406.05 | Source: Q1 2024 filing Report 112785 |
| Year-End 2023 Historical | $2,810.78 | $3,070.43 | Source: Year-End 2023 filing Report 111048 |
| Mid-Year 2023 Historical | $0.00 | $2,810.78 | Source: Mid-Year 2023 filing Report 109735 |