Federal · Tennessee · Democratic
Chaz Molder
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, TN-05 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Tennessee 5th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Tennessee 5th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through July 17, 2026.1
Raised$2.6M
Spent$1.1M
Cash on hand$1.5M
Debts$33K
- From individuals $2.4M
- From PACs and other committees $216K
- From party committees $221
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $22K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 14%
- $200–$499 7%
- $500–$999 9%
- $1,000–$1,999 15%
- $2,000 and up 55%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $34K
| The Progress Fund | $33,707 |
Spent to oppose: $89K
| Maga Inc. | $75,094 |
| Civic Renewal Fund Inc. | $14,104 |
Individual donors
- $2.1M from 2,267 itemized gifts5
- 83% came from people in Tennessee5
- 9% came from retired people5
- Top states: Tennessee $1.7M, New York $118K, California $62K, Massachusetts $37K, Texas $15K5
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Mcewen Group | 3 gifts | $29,000 |
| Matthews Firm Injury & Trial Lawye | 2 gifts | $21,000 |
| LHP Capital | 3 gifts | $17,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 14 gifts | $16,064 |
| Bass Berry & Sims PLC | 10 gifts | $15,500 |
| Aj Capital Partners | 1 gifts | $14,000 |
| Bank of Ripley | 2 gifts | $14,000 |
| Boston Holt & Durham | 1 gifts | $14,000 |
| Horrell | 1 gifts | $14,000 |
| Rsi | 2 gifts | $14,000 |
| Russell Street Ventures | 1 gifts | $14,000 |
| Si | 2 gifts | $14,000 |
| Bass Berry & Sims | 23 gifts | $10,442 |
| Parks Bryant & Snyder | 2 gifts | $9,500 |
| Holland & Knight | 7 gifts | $9,350 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6TN05397https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TN05397/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Chaz Molder by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TN05397/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Chaz Molder, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00918581&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Chaz Molder, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6TN05397&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Molder for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00918581&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026