Democrat · LA · District 06 · House

Cleo Fields

Raised $109K in PAC and organizational contributions from 29 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by SMOKE BEND ASSOCIATES, LLC ($12K) - from Federal Election Commission filings.

$109K
Total received
House
Challenger / open
29
Contributing PACs

The verdict

Cleo Fields ranks in the top 46% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $109K from 29 committees in the 2024 cycle.

Top 46%
of 1,269 funded candidates
$109K
total PAC & org receipts
29
contributing committees
$12K
from SMOKE BEND ASSOCIATE…

Who funds Cleo Fields

Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.

SMOKE BEND ASSOCIATES, LLC$12KWHO DAT$10KCRESCENT RIVER PORT PILOTS ASSOCIATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE/CRPPA$10KINTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 965 PEF$5KJEFFRIES$5KARPAC$5KINTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS AND AEROSPACE WORKERS$5KUNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA$5K
Top PAC contributors to Cleo Fields · FEC (2024 cycle)

Outside spending on Cleo Fields

Independent expenditures are money outside committees (super PACs and others) spend for or against a candidate, reported to the FEC but, by law, not contributions to the campaign and not coordinated with it. Shown separately from the contributions above.

$301K
Total outside spending
$301K
Spent supporting
$0
Spent opposing

Campaign Finance Summary

Cleo Fields (D-LA) has received $109K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from SMOKE BEND ASSOCIATES, LLC, totaling $12K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As a non-incumbent candidate, building a donor base is a critical component of campaign viability.

These contributions come from PACs and organizational committees registered with the Federal Election Commission. Individual contributions are reported separately and are not included in these totals. Understanding who funds a candidate provides transparency into the interests that may influence policy priorities.

What Cleo Fields's FEC Filings Reveal

Cleo Fields is a Democrat candidate for House representing LA, District 06, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H4LA06211. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 29 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $109K to Cleo Fields's campaign, a figure that reflects only organizational PAC receipts, individual donor contributions are reported separately and are not included in this total.

The single largest organizational contribution came from SMOKE BEND ASSOCIATES, LLC at $12K, and the top 10 contributing PACs collectively represent the core institutional support base for this house campaign. Because federal candidates must identify every PAC donor above minimum thresholds in quarterly or semi-annual reports, the donor composition shown here gives a reliable map of which industries, trade groups, and ideological committees have aligned with Cleo Fields's candidacy.

As a non-incumbent, Cleo Fields's PAC receipt profile reflects coalition-building in progress, donor concentration and timing are leading indicators of campaign viability. Reading these contributions alongside lobbying disclosures and committee assignments provides the clearest picture of the interests that may shape this candidate's policy priorities through the 2024 cycle and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Cleo Fields's campaign?

Cleo Fields receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is SMOKE BEND ASSOCIATES, LLC, which contributed $12K. In total, Cleo Fields received $109K during the 2024 election cycle from 29 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Cleo Fields received in total contributions?

Cleo Fields (Democrat, LA) received $109K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Cleo Fields running for?

Cleo Fields is a Democrat candidate for House in LA, District 06. Cleo Fields is a challenger or running for an open seat.

What types of organizations contribute to Cleo Fields?

Cleo Fields receives contributions from a range of organizational PACs including corporate, trade association, labor, and ideological committees. These organizations register with the FEC and their contributions are publicly disclosed. Individual donations are tracked separately and not included in these organizational totals.

Where does FEC campaign finance data come from?

All campaign finance data shown here is sourced from the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which requires candidates, PACs, and party committees to file periodic reports disclosing receipts and disbursements. FEC data is public record and covers the 2024 federal election cycle. PlainInfluence aggregates and presents this data for transparency.

How does Cleo Fields's fundraising compare to others?

Cleo Fields received $109K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in LA, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Cleo Fields's $109K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house candidate. PAC contributions represent organizational support, from corporations, trade associations, and ideological groups, and are distinct from individual donations. Understanding who funds a campaign provides transparency into potential policy alignment and constituent priorities.

Data: Federal Election Commission, 2024 cycle. Contributions shown are from PACs and organizational committees. Verify filings at fec.gov/data.

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