Michael Charles Echols is a Republican House candidate from LA (District 05). Echols's campaign has raised $3.0 million from 256 donors. Funding includes 77.7% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include Health Care & Pharmaceuticals, Finance & Investment, Construction. Campaign committees include ECHOLS FOR CONGRESS.
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| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price, Teddy R. | individual | LA | $12,000 | — | 2 |
| FULTON, SAM B. JR. | individual | LA | $10,000 | — | 1 |
| MCKNIGHT, MARKHAM R. | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| COBURN, PAUL | individual | WY | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| JONES, PATRICK G | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| RICHARDSON, ROBERT BERYL | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| MYRICK, F RONNIE | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| HUNT, TROTT | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| BAUGH, TERRY L | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| RISPONE, EDWARD L. | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| PROUTY, SCOTT W. | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| GRIGSBY, LANE L | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| PARKER, BLAIR E. | individual | LA | $7,000 | — | 1 |
| ASHY, ALTON E. | individual | LA | $6,500 | — | 1 |
| WALDO, ANDY W. | individual | LA | $5,143 | — | 3 |
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRESCENT RIVER PORT PILOTS ASSOCIATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE/CRPPA FED PAC | LA | $4,500 | 3 |
| CONTINUING AMERICA'S STRENGTH AND SECURITY PAC | LA | $2,500 | 1 |
| GOPAC ELECTION FUND | VA | $2,500 | 1 |
| PATTERN ENERGY GROUP INC. PAC (PATTERN PAC) | CA | $1,000 | 1 |
| FRANKLIN | — | $500 | 1 |
Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOUISIANA GROWTH AND FUTURE FUND C00940007 | Support | $81K 3 filings | — | |
| GOPAC ELECTION FUND C00559740 | Support | $19K 1 filing | — |
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| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECHOLS FOR CONGRESS | C00938654 | H / P | principal | $449K |
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Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: Health Care & Pharmaceuticals, Finance & Investment, Construction, Legal Services, Insurance. See money.
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| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | LA | 05 | H6LA05242 | $0 |
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