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Chaz Molder
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Tennessee’s 5th District
$2,500
in backing from other pro-Israel PACs (none from AIPAC or UDP), 2016–2026
Chaz Molder is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 5th District on November 3, 2026, against Charlie Hatcher (R). Backed by other pro-Israel PACs, none from AIPAC or UDP: $2,500 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Chaz Molder’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Chaz Molder’s campaign has raised $3,531,778 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $560,495 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$3,119,320
- PACs and other committees$321,967
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$81,962
- Political party committees$5,750
- Other$2,779
From donors who gave over $200: $2,033,178 after refunds, in gifts through July 17, 2026; 83% from Tennessee, 17% from other states. Top states: Tennessee $1,679,422 (83%), New York $118,100 (6%), California $61,923 (3%), Massachusetts $37,364 (2%), Oregon $14,650 (1%). About 1,400 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6TN05397 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$37,500
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$2,500
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (1)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,500 | FEC filing (Sep 16, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Chaz Molder (Democratic); Charlie Hatcher (Republican); James Johnson (Independent); Micheál O'Leary (Independent)
- Open seat: now held by Andy Ogles (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Tennessee 5th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Tennessee race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Tennessee
Early voting is available. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Tennessee
- Check your registration on Tennessee’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Tennessee
Ballots already cast in Tennessee: 815,354 (early in person and absentee, as of Oct 24; Tennessee Secretary of State): 46% of 2022 midterm turnout in Tennessee (1,756,397) · 17% of registered voters in Tennessee · up 52% from the same point in 2022 in Tennessee (536,792 by Oct 29, 2022, 10 days before that election)
About Chaz Molder
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Chaz Molder quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, elected in 2018. · chazmolder.com (source for Mayor of Columbia, Tennessee, elected in 2018.)
- University of Tennessee graduate; law degree from the University of Memphis. · chazmolder.com (source for University of Tennessee graduate; law degree from the University of Memphis.)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at chazmolder.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), chazmolder.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: No statement found (looked at chazmolder.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 1), chazmolder.com (checked for Campaign finance and super PACs, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Health care: “Access to affordable healthcare is a basic right, yet many, especially in our rural communities, face significant challenges.” chazmolder.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “We also must empower workers by standing up for the right to organize and strengthening labor protections.” chazmolder.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at chazmolder.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), chazmolder.com (checked for Immigration, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “I am dedicated to championing affordability for Tennessee families, farmers, and seniors. This means advocating for policies that lower everyday expenses, such as healthcare, housing, and groceries.” chazmolder.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Chaz Molder has used:
Photo of Chaz Molder: Hmil6 (photo of Chaz Molder), CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Questions and answers
Has Chaz Molder been backed by AIPAC?
No. Chaz Molder has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project. Other pro-Israel PACs we track backed Chaz Molder with $2,500 (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Chaz Molder had?
$2,500 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.