Federal · Texas · Democratic
Katy Padilla Stout
Democrat Candidate for U.S. House, TX-23 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Democratic1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Texas 23rd District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Texas 23rd District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$485K
Spent$314K
Cash on hand$171K
- From individuals $440K
- From PACs and other committees $23K
- From the candidate $9,792
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $12K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 46%
- $200–$499 6%
- $500–$999 9%
- $1,000–$1,999 10%
- $2,000 and up 29%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| Emilys ListConnected to Women Vote | $5,000 |
| Midwest Region Laborers' Political LeagueConnected to Laborers' International Union, Midwest Region | $5,000 |
| CHC Bold PAC | $5,000 |
| Fair Shot PACConnected to Clark | $5,000 |
| Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen PAC FundConnected to International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Drive | $2,500 |
| NEA Fund for Children and Public EducationConnected to National Education Association | $1,000 |
| Giffords PAC | $1,000 |
| Latino Victory Fund | $1,000 |
| Fighting for South Texas PACConnected to Gonzalez | $1,000 |
| Get Out the Vote PAC | $1,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Action FundConnected to League of Conservation Voters, Inc | $50 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $160K
| Somos PAC | $102,960 |
| Ab PAC | $31,358 |
| Texas Organizing Project Political Action Committee | $25,350 |
Spent to oppose: $537K
| Freedom Caucus Fund | $271,504 |
| No Going Back PAC Inc. | $145,896 |
| America PAC | $88,193 |
| Maga Inc. | $25,485 |
| Patriotic Leadership PAC | $3,200 |
| Gun Rights America | $2,500 |
Individual donors
- $246K from 414 itemized gifts5
- 52% came from people in Texas5
- Top states: Texas $128K, California $35K, New York $28K, Massachusetts $7,500, District of Columbia $7,4505
Where donors work5
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| Gravely | 3 gifts | $7,000 |
| Q Prime | 2 gifts | $7,000 |
| Alsop Louie Partners | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| BTN Group | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Capula Investments US | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| 1 gifts | $3,500 | |
| Guidepost | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Honor NYC | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Icsi | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Jane Street | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Meritage Group LP | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| South Coast Air Quality Management Dis | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| University of North Texas | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| US Senate | 1 gifts | $3,500 |
| Paloma Partners Advisors LP | 1 gifts | $3,450 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H6TX23273https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TX23273/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Katy Padilla Stout by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6TX23273/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Katy Padilla Stout, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00926121&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Katy Padilla Stout, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H6TX23273&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 5FEC: itemized individual contributions to Katy Padilla Stout for Congress, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00926121&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 17, 2026