Federal · Tennessee · Democratic
Michaela Barnett
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, TN-02 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Tennessee 2nd 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 2nd District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through July 17, 2026.1
Raised$398K
Spent$341K
Cash on hand$56K
Debts$6,000
- From individuals $386K
- From PACs and other committees $250
- From the candidate $6,415
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $5,368
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 49%
- $200–$499 11%
- $500–$999 13%
- $1,000–$1,999 16%
- $2,000 and up 11%
Individual donors
- $224K from 886 itemized gifts3
- 93% came from people in Tennessee3
- 16% came from retired people3
- Top states: Tennessee $210K, District of Columbia $3,500, Kansas $2,000, Virginia $1,760, Oregon $1,6503
Where donors work3
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| LHP Capital | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Donald Vowell | 2 gifts | $5,000 |
| Ornl | 4 gifts | $4,629 |
| Septa Therapeutics | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Ball Family Investments | 3 gifts | $3,410 |
| Arlington County Government | 3 gifts | $3,000 |
| Neurosurgical Associates | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| Robin Easter Design | 1 gifts | $2,500 |
| University of Tennessee | 10 gifts | $2,349 |
| Dba | 2 gifts | $2,000 |
| Mcmurry and Cpas | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Nami | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Revenue Creations | 1 gifts | $2,000 |
| Samaritan Health Services | 9 gifts | $1,400 |
| Fitness Together | 8 gifts | $1,149 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6TN02170https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TN02170/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Michaela Barnett by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TN02170/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: itemized individual contributions to Michaela for Tennessee, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00920520&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026