Republican · TX · District 27 · House

Michael Cloud

Raised $201K in PAC and organizational contributions from 50 committees during the 2024 federal election cycle, led by CHENIERE ENERGY INC. ($10K) — from Federal Election Commission filings.

$201K
Total received
House
Incumbent
50
Contributing PACs

Who funds Michael Cloud

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

Top PAC contributors to Michael Cloud · FEC (2024 cycle)

CHENIERE ENERGY INC.$10KKOCH, INC.$10KTEXAS FARM BUREAU$10KNONE$8KNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS$8KAMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY$8KCATERPILLAR INC.$5KPHILLIPS 66$5K
Top PAC contributors to Michael Cloud · FEC (2024 cycle)

Campaign Finance Summary

Michael Cloud (R-TX) has received $201K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. The largest single contribution came from CHENIERE ENERGY INC., 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 Michael Cloud's FEC Filings Reveal

Michael Cloud is a Republican incumbent for House representing TX, District 27, tracked in Federal Election Commission filings under committee ID H8TX27049. During the 2024 federal election cycle, 50 PACs and organizational committees contributed a combined $201K to Michael Cloud'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 CHENIERE ENERGY INC. 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 Michael Cloud's candidacy.

As an incumbent, Michael Cloud'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.

Top Donors

Organization Amount
CHENIERE ENERGY INC. $10K
KOCH, INC. $10K
TEXAS FARM BUREAU $10K
NONE $8K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS $8K
AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY $8K
CATERPILLAR INC. $5K
PHILLIPS 66 $5K
NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION $5K
DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. $5K
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL OF AMERICA $5K
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION $5K
AMERICAN REVIVAL $5K
HUCK $5K
TEXAS CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION $5K
WINE & SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA $4K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS $4K
THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL $4K
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA $3K
THE GEO GROUP, INC. $3K
INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY BANKERS OF AMERICA $3K
WE THE PEOPLE LEADERSHIP $3K
AT&T INC. $3K
CELANESE CORPORATION $3K
INTERNATIONAL PAPER $3K
CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. $3K
OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION $3K
AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION (ABA) $3K
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. $3K
NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION $3K
HALLIBURTON COMPANY $3K
AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE $2K
THE BOEING COMPANY $2K
NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION $2K
NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION (NRECA) $2K
AMERICAN CHEMISTRY COUNCIL $2K
ONE GAS INC. $2K
PLAINS ALL AMERICAN GP LLC $2K
NRG ENERGY, INC. $2K
DOW INC. $2K
AMERICAN COTTON SHIPPERS ASSN $2K
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FARM SERVICE AGENCY COUNTY OFFICE EMPLOYEES INC. $2K
BULLDOG $2K
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO $2K
AMALGAMATED SUGAR COMPANY $2K
MICHIGAN SUGAR COMPANY GROWERS ASSOCIATION $2K
NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION, INC. $1K
CITIZENS UNITED $1K
UNION PACIFIC CORP. $1K
COMMUNITY BANCSHARES OF MISSISSIPPI, INC. $1K

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Michael Cloud's campaign?

Michael Cloud receives campaign contributions from PACs and organizational committees. The top contributing organization is CHENIERE ENERGY INC., which contributed $10K. In total, Michael Cloud received $201K during the 2024 election cycle from 50 contributing organizations tracked in FEC filings.

How much has Michael Cloud received in total contributions?

Michael Cloud (Republican, TX) received $201K in PAC and organizational contributions during the 2024 federal election cycle. As an incumbent, Michael Cloud may benefit from established donor relationships. All data comes from Federal Election Commission filings.

What office is Michael Cloud running for?

Michael Cloud is a Republican candidate for House in TX, District 27. Michael Cloud is the incumbent.

What types of organizations contribute to Michael Cloud?

Michael Cloud 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 Michael Cloud's fundraising compare to others?

Michael Cloud received $201K in PAC contributions during the 2024 cycle. To see how this compares to other House candidates in TX, visit the Rankings page for side-by-side comparisons of all tracked politicians by total contributions received.

Campaign Finance Context

Michael Cloud's $201K 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.

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