Justin Pearson (D)
- Raised
- $4.0M
- Spent
- $3.3M
- Cash on hand
- $746K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $56K for, $0 against.
Tennessee’s 9th District
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $5,796,530 in independent spending in this race: $5,230,741 for the general election and $565,790 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is Ready for the Fight, at $2.5M.
On the November ballot: Justin Pearson (D), Brent Taylor (R), Dennis Clark (I) and Michelle Davis Head (I).
- General election$5.2M
- Primaries$566K
- Late reports$5.3M
- Last 14 days$2.9M
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Brent Taylor (R), Justin Pearson (D), Dennis Clark (I), Michelle Davis Head (I). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · TN-09 general election
Justin Pearson (D)
$3.5M 68%
$1.7M supporting Justin Pearson and $1.9M attacking Brent Taylor
Brent Taylor (R)
$1.7M 32%
$487K supporting Brent Taylor and $1.2M attacking Justin Pearson
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Brent Taylor (R)
- Raised
- $2.8M
- Spent
- $2.3M
- Cash on hand
- $524K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $477K for, $0 against.
Also on the ballot
No FEC financial report showing at least $5,000 raised. Campaigns don’t have to file one until they raise or spend more than $5,000.
Dennis Clark
Independent
Michelle Davis Head
Independent
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
William Todd Warner (R)
- Raised
- $690K
- Spent
- $469K
- Cash on hand
- $-238K
Campaign reports through July 17, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
London Lamar (D)
- Raised
- $97K
- Spent
- $94K
- Cash on hand
- $3K
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Steve Cohen (D), raised $785,039; Jeremy Thompson (R), raised $247,563; James PHD Torino (D), raised $128,634; Charlotte Bergmann (R), raised $71,257.
Every outside spender · 25 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready for the FightHybrid PAC · $2.5M in late reports | AGAINST Brent Taylor (R)FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $2.5M | – | $2.5M | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Conservatives for American ExcellenceSuper PAC · $983K in late reports | AGAINST Justin Pearson (D)FOR Brent Taylor (R) | $983K | $468K | $1.5M | Oct. 19, 2026 |
| Three Star PACSuper PAC · $504K in late reports | AGAINST Brent Taylor (R)FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $504K | – | $504K | Oct. 30, 2026 |
| Civic Renewal FundSuper PAC · $451K in late reports | FOR Brent Taylor (R)AGAINST Justin Pearson (D) | $451K | – | $451K | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Working Families Party PACHybrid PAC · $157K in late reports | AGAINST Brent Taylor (R)FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $157K | – | $157K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Black Voters Matter Action PACSuper PAC · $140K in late reports | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $140K | – | $140K | Oct. 13, 2026 |
| CLFHybrid PAC · $121K in late reports | AGAINST Justin Pearson (D) | $121K | – | $121K | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| Tennessee Rise PACSuper PAC · $100K in late reports | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $100K | – | $100K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| National Nurses United for Patient ProtectionSuper PAC · $58K in late reportsHealth care costs | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $58K | – | $58K | Oct. 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACSuper PAC · $76K in late reports | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $56K | $38K | $94K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Charter Schools Action PACHybrid PAC · $41K in late reports | FOR Brent Taylor (R) | $41K | $6K | $47K | Oct. 24, 2026 |
| Save American FreedomSuper PAC · $34K in late reports | FOR Brent Taylor (R) | $34K | – | $34K | Oct. 20, 2026 |
| GOPAC Election FundHybrid PAC · $32K in late reports | FOR Brent Taylor (R) | $32K | – | $32K | Oct. 19, 2026 |
| MAGAHybrid PAC · $31K in late reports | AGAINST Justin Pearson (D)FOR Brent Taylor (R) | $31K | – | $31K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| MoveOn.org Political ActionHybrid PAC · $27K in late reports | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $27K | – | $27K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Indivisible ActionHybrid PAC · $12K in late reports | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $12K | $15K | $26K | Oct. 5, 2026 |
| Momsrising PACHybrid PAC · $2K in late reports | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $2K | – | $2K | Oct. 21, 2026 |
| Climate Hawks Vote Political ActionSuper PAC · $2K in late reports | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $2K | – | $2K | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Sierra Club Independent ActionSuper PACEnergy & climate | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | $10 | – | $10 | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| School Freedom FundSuper PACEducation | AGAINST William Todd Warner (R) | – | $20K | $20K | July 9, 2026 |
| Go Tigers PACLeadership PAC | FOR London Lamar (D) | – | $12K | $12K | July 17, 2026 |
| Courageous Conservatives PACSuper PAC | FOR Brent Taylor (R) | – | $3K | $3K | Aug. 7, 2026 |
| The Equity Alliance Fund Action PACSuper PAC | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | – | $3K | $3K | Aug. 4, 2026 |
| Justice Democrats PACHybrid PAC | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | – | $1K | $1K | Nov. 14, 2025 |
| The People United PACSuper PAC | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | – | $75 | $75 | July 28, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | Three Star PACMedia production | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $2,250 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACCanvassing & staff time | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $1,547 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Tennessee Rise PACTelephone calls | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $55,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Tennessee Rise PACDigital advertising | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $20,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACCanvassing & staff time | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $4,238 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | MAGADigital advertising | FOR Brent Taylor (R) | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | MAGADigital advertising | AGAINST Justin Pearson (D) | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Ready for the FightMedia buy (estimate) | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $587,987 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Ready for the FightMedia buy (estimate) | AGAINST Brent Taylor (R) | General | $239,200 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Working Families Party PACDigital ads | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $55,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | MoveOn.org Political ActionDirect mail - estimate | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $12,281 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | MoveOn.org Political ActionTv ad buy - estimate | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $10,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Working Families Party PACVideo production | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $4,650 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Working Families Party PACTv ads | AGAINST Brent Taylor (R) | General | $80,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Climate Hawks Vote Political ActionDigital ads | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $1,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 25, 2026Late | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACCanvassing & staff time | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $8,821 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 25, 2026Late | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACDigital advertising | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 25, 2026Late | Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition Votes Action PACCanvassing & staff time | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $182 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 24, 2026Late | Charter Schools Action PACDirect mail | FOR Brent Taylor (R) | General | $7,095 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Three Star PACTelevision advertising | AGAINST Brent Taylor (R) | General | $150,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Tennessee Rise PACDigital advertising | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $25,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 23, 2026Late | Civic Renewal FundText messaging / media placement / media production | FOR Brent Taylor (R) | General | $13,011 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Three Star PACDigital advertising | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $20,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Working Families Party PACAdvertising production costs (in-kind contribution) | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $17,400 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | MoveOn.org Political ActionPhonebanking - estimate | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $5,100 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Three Star PACMedia production | AGAINST Brent Taylor (R) | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | Three Star PACMedia production | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $2,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | MoveOn.org Political ActionPostage - estimate | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $28 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 22, 2026Late | MoveOn.org Political ActionPostage - estimate | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $28 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 21, 2026Late | Momsrising PACText messages (estimate) | FOR Justin Pearson (D) | General | $1,500 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Steve Cohen. How this works.