Michael Echols

On the record

Office

State Representative, Louisiana, District 14¹

Party

Republican¹

In this office since

January 13, 2020¹

Contact

Official website · 225-342-6945 · hse014@legis.la.gov · Official page¹

On the ballot

U.S. House, Louisiana 5th District (2026)⁸

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. Their website: https://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members.aspx?ID=14.

Money: U.S. House, Louisiana 5th District (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through July 18, 2026.⁸

• From individuals $510K
• From PACs and other committees $14K
• From the candidate $2.4M
• Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $26K

Gifts from people, by size⁹

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

• Under $200 1%
• $200–$499 2%
• $500–$999 6%
• $1,000–$1,999 20%
• $2,000 and up 71%

Top PACs and committees giving directly¹⁰

Outside groups spending in this race¹¹

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Individual donors

• $444K from 276 itemized gifts¹²
• 93% came from people in Louisiana¹²
• 10% came from retired people¹²
• Top states: Louisiana $414K, Texas $6,541, Mississippi $5,020, Florida $3,643, Ohio $3,643¹²

Where donors work¹²

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.