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Michael Cloud

Republican · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Texas District 27

Michael Cloud has represented Texas' 27th Congressional District since winning in 2018 and has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 20231. He sits on the House Freedom Caucus board and previously founded a video production company and chaired the Victoria County Republican Party for seven years1.

Where they stand 24 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • Aid to IsraelKeep full aid without new conditionshigh
    Voted · high confidence
    • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of weapons to Israel that the administration had paused. (2024-05-16) source
    • His campaign website says Congress should continue to support Israel in ways that promote the security of both countries. (2026) source
  • HealthcareMostly private market; roll back the government's rolemedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which expanded association health plans and required drug middleman (PBM) price transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted against restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
    • His campaign website says Obamacare must be repealed and healthcare must be driven by a market-oriented approach. (2026) source
  • GunsRemove most restrictions; bearing arms is a rightmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022. (2022-07-29) source
    • His campaign website says he authored the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act and cosponsored the Hearing Protection Act and concealed carry reciprocity. (2026) source
    • Says the Second Amendment is about protecting ourselves from tyranny. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationSecure the border first; deport those with criminal records; keep legal immigration steadymedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tightened asylum rules and required E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
    • Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security through 2029. (2026-06-09) source
  • Safety net programsKeep them, but add work requirements for able-bodied adultsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added work requirements for able-bodied adults on Medicaid and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • Income taxesCut taxes across the board, including for top earners and corporationsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent, including the 37% top rate, and extended business tax breaks. (2025-07-03) source
  • Transgender athletesNo, and Congress should set a biological sex rule nationwidemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing girls' and women's school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • E-Verify mandateRequire it for all employersmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
  • Mandatory minimumsAdd or lengthen them for serious crimes like fentanyl traffickingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I and applies mandatory minimum sentences to trafficking them. (2025-06-12) source
  • Student loansCap borrowing, simplify repayment, and skip broad forgivenessmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted to overturn the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
    • Voted to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which lowered payments and sped up forgiveness. (2023-12-07) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo, ban it for members and their spousesmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spouses and dependents from buying new individual stocks. (2026-07-22) source
  • DEI programsBan them and cut federal funds to schools and contractors that keep themmedium
    Official action · medium confidence
    • Primary sponsor of the Dismantle DEI Act (H.R. 925), which would close federal DEI offices and bar federal contract, grant and cooperative agreement funds from being used for DEI offices, trainings and practices. (2025-02-04) source
    • The bill text requires federal contracts, grants and cooperative agreements to bar DEI offices, chief diversity officers and DEI training, and sets accreditation standards that bar requiring DEI practices at colleges. (2025-02-04) source
  • AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
    Official action · low confidence
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability. (2022-07-15) source
    • His campaign website says he believes life begins at conception and will work to make abortion as rare as possible until the day it can be illegal to destroy human life. (2026) source
    • Original cosponsor of the Life at Conception Act (H.R. 722), which would extend the constitutional right to life to every human being from fertilization with no exceptions listed. (2025-01-24) source
  • Business regulationNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign website calls for a low regulatory environment and cutting back federal regulations. (2026) source
    • His campaign website says farmers and ranchers do not need the EPA or other agencies interfering with property rights or passing unnecessary, intrusive regulations. (2026) source
  • National debtNo single answer fitsmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • His campaign website says both parties have failed to produce a balanced budget and calls for a serious commitment to responsible spending. (2026) source
  • RedistrictingNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistricting commissions. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign financeNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the For the People Act, which created public matching funds for campaigns and stricter donor disclosure. (2021-03-03) source
  • Qualified immunityNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers. (2021-03-03) source
  • Childcare and pre-KNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
  • Paid leaveNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
  • Drug pricesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month. (2022-03-31) source
  • MarijuanaNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear past convictions. (2022-04-01) source
  • Aid to UkraineNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted against the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
  • Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production and sped up permits for energy projects. (2023-03-30) source

No public position found on: Social Security, Minimum wage, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Elected to the U.S. House in 20181.
  • Member of the House Appropriations Committee since 20231.
  • One of 20 members who withheld votes for Speaker at the start of the 118th Congress in January 20231.
  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Texas' 27th District as the Republican nominee8.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$1,062,241raised
$927,985spent
$271,133cash on hand

Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $323,624 in gifts under $200$819,032
  • PACs and other political committees$208,250
  • Political party committees$1,000
  • Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$22,210

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP. PACPAC$10,000
  2. BUCKEYE LIBERTY PACPAC$10,000
  3. CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. PACPAC$7,500
  4. THE FARM CREDIT COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$7,500
  5. LETS GET TO WORK PACPAC$7,000
  6. BASF CORPORATION EMPLOYEES PACPAC$6,000
  7. CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PACPAC$6,000
  8. PHILLIPS 66 PACPAC$6,000
  9. AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$5,000
  10. NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NCBA-PAC)PAC$5,000

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (41)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. About MichaelCloud for Congress
  2. Health CareCloud for Congress
  3. Pro-LifeCloud for Congress
  4. 2nd AmendmentCloud for Congress
  5. Economy and JobsCloud for Congress
  6. Standing with IsraelCloud for Congress
  7. Federal Spending and DebtCloud for Congress
  8. Texas' 27th Congressional District election, 2026Ballotpedia
  9. House roll call: Voted against the For the People Act, which would require independent redistrictOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  10. House roll call: Voted against the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualifieOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  11. House roll call: Voted against the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizeOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  12. House roll call: Voted against the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status tOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  13. House roll call: Voted for the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction, tighOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  14. House roll call: Voted for the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigratiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  15. House roll call: Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion acOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  16. House roll call: Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect aboOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. House roll call: Voted against the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. House roll call: Voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added work requirements for ableOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. House roll call: Voted against the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. House roll call: Voted against the MORE Act, which would legalize marijuana federally and clear pOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Voted against the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: Voted against the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: Voted against the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid to Ukraine anOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Voted against the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. House roll call: Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. House roll call: Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral producOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. House roll call: Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basingOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. House roll call: Voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basingOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. House roll call: Voted for the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related sOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. House roll call: Voted to overturn the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellatioOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. House roll call: Voted to overturn the SAVE income-driven repayment plan, which lowered payments Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  33. House roll call: Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions onOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  34. House roll call: Voted for the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require deliveOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  35. House roll call: Voted for the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which expanded aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  36. House roll call: Voted against restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits forOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  37. House roll call: Voted for the Stop Insider Trading Act, which bars members of Congress, their spOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  38. H.R. 722, Life at Conception Act (introduced text, lists original cosponsors)U.S. Government Publishing Office (GovInfo)
  39. Agriculture and Property RightsCloud for Congress
  40. H.R. 925, Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 (bill text)GovTrack.us
  41. H.R. 925, Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 (sponsor and cosponsors)GovTrack.us