Republican · LA · District 03 · House
Clay Captain Higgins
Raised $188K in PAC and organizational contributions from 52 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by MCCARTHY VICTORY FUND ($10K) - from Federal Election Commission filings.
- $188K
- Total received
- House
- Incumbent
- 52
- Contributing PACs
The verdict
Clay Captain Higgins ranks in the top 43% of 1,269 federal candidates by PAC and organizational money raised, with $188K from 52 committees in the 2024 cycle.
- Top 43%
- of 1,269 funded candidates
- $188K
- total PAC & org receipts
- 52
- contributing committees
- $10K
- from MCCARTHY VICTORY FUND
Who funds Clay Captain Higgins
Top organizational PAC contributors during the 2024 cycle, from FEC filings.
Outside spending on Clay Captain Higgins
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.
- $813
- Total outside spending
- $813
- Spent supporting
- $0
- Spent opposing
Top spenders supporting
- HOUSE FREEDOM FUND $813
Campaign Finance Summary
Clay Captain Higgins (R-LA) has received $188K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from MCCARTHY VICTORY FUND, totaling $10K. The top 10 contributing organizations account for a significant portion of total receipts, reflecting concentrated donor support from key interest groups. As an incumbent, established donor networks and name recognition typically provide a fundraising advantage.
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 Clay Captain Higgins's FEC Filings Reveal
Clay Captain Higgins is a Republican incumbent for House representing LA, District 03, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H6LA03148. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 52 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $188K to Clay Captain Higgins'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 MCCARTHY VICTORY FUND at $10K, 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 Clay Captain Higgins's candidacy.
As an incumbent, Clay Captain Higgins's established donor relationships typically carry over between cycles, PAC receipt patterns often mirror committee assignments, voting records, and constituent priorities on federal legislation. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Clay Captain Higgins's campaign?
Clay Captain Higgins receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is MCCARTHY VICTORY FUND, which contributed $10K. In total, Clay Captain Higgins received $188K during the 2024 election cycle from 52 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.
How much has Clay Captain Higgins received in total contributions?
Clay Captain Higgins (Republican, LA) received $188K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Clay Captain Higgins may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.
What office is Clay Captain Higgins running for?
Clay Captain Higgins is a Republican candidate for House in LA, District 03. Clay Captain Higgins is the incumbent.
What types of organizations contribute to Clay Captain Higgins?
Clay Captain Higgins 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 Clay Captain Higgins's fundraising compare to others?
Clay Captain Higgins received $188K 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.
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Campaign Finance Context
Clay Captain Higgins's $188K in PAC contributions reflects the financial support network behind this house incumbent. 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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