U.S. House candidate · Louisiana 3rd District
Clay Captain Higgins
Overview
Poliscope ↗$904K
Raised this cycle
2025–26 · FEC
$797
Outside support
FEC regular reports
$0
Outside opposition
FEC regular reports
14%
Small-dollar share
71%
In-state share
5
Flags
Raised and spent are the FEC's official 2025–26 totals through Oct 14, 2026. Poliscope, which supplies the donor, PAC and sector breakdowns on this page, has not loaded the latest report yet and shows $823K raised through Jul 18, 2026, so those breakdowns cover an earlier period.
Clay Captain Higgins is a Republican Representative from LA (District 03). Higgins's campaign has raised $823K from 148 donors. Funding includes 14.0% from small-dollar donors (under $200) and 70.8% from in-state contributors. Top funding sources by employer include BG FOOD ENTERPRISES, LLC, EAGLE PEST CONTROL, CREATIVE PLASTICS CONCEPTS. Campaign committees include CAPTAIN HIGGINS FOR CONGRESS.
Backed byProvisional
The Uihleins
- Richard Uihlein gave $6,600 (2024)
AIPAC
- AIPAC PAC gave $5,010 (2024)
The NRA
- NRA Political Victory Fund gave $2,000 (2024)
Industry moneyProvisional
Realtors PAC
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $5,000 (2026)
- National Association of Realtors PAC gave $8,000 (2024)
Records
Accepted gifts or sponsored travel
- 3 gift or travel filings
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Money
Poliscope ↗$904K
Total raised
FEC, through Oct 14, 2026
$203K
From individuals
$88K unitemized
$133K
From PACs
148
Donors
avg $367
38%
Large-donor share
$0
Self-funding
personal-funds loans made in 2025–26
By election cycle
- 2016 238 donors$404K
- 2018 469 donors$899K
- 2020 336 donors$767K
- 2022 473 donors$1.06M
- 2024 276 donors$1.03M
- 2026 192 donors$823K
Contribution sizes
- <$200 189 gifts · 12%$14K
- $200-$499 64 gifts · 14%$16K
- $500-$999 17 gifts · 8%$9K
- $1,000-$2,899 17 gifts · 19%$22K
- $2,900+ 15 gifts · 46%$52K
Top donor sectorsProvisional
- BG FOOD ENTERPRISES, LLC 3 gifts$7K
- EAGLE PEST CONTROL 2 gifts$4K
- CREATIVE PLASTICS CONCEPTS 1 gifts$4K
- CROSBY TUGS 1 gifts$4K
- DEVALL TOWING 1 gifts$4K
- GULF LOGISTICS 1 gifts$4K
- LA. HOME HEALTH/CEO 1 gifts$4K
- LONSDALE ENTERPRISES 1 gifts$4K
- POSIGEN SOLAR 1 gifts$4K
- SARONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1 gifts$4K
- JEFF DAVIS BANK & TRUST 2 gifts$3K
- LA MACHINE CO. LLC 1 gifts$3K
- SEWART SUPPLY 1 gifts$3K
- STATE OF LA 1 gifts$2K
- GULF COAST AIRSYSTEMS LLC 2 gifts$1K
Top donor employersProvisional
Individual contributions grouped by the employer donors list on their filings.
- BG FOOD ENTERPRISES, LLC 1 donors · 3 gifts$7K
- EAGLE PEST CONTROL 1 donors · 2 gifts$4K
- CREATIVE PLASTICS CONCEPTS 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- CROSBY TUGS 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- DEVALL TOWING 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- GULF LOGISTICS 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- LA. HOME HEALTH/CEO 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- LONSDALE ENTERPRISES 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- POSIGEN SOLAR 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- SARONIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1 donors · 1 gifts$4K
- JEFF DAVIS BANK & TRUST 1 donors · 2 gifts$3K
- LA MACHINE CO. LLC 1 donors · 1 gifts$3K
- SEWART SUPPLY 1 donors · 1 gifts$3K
- STATE OF LA 1 donors · 1 gifts$2K
- GULF COAST AIRSYSTEMS LLC 1 donors · 2 gifts$1K
Top contributorsProvisional
| Contributor | Type | State | Total | From PACs | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYDIN, MICHAEL | individual | TX | $7,000 | — | 2 |
| HAMER, GREG MR. JR. | individual | LA | $6,800 | — | 3 |
| GUPTA, JAGDISH CHAND | individual | LA | $3,600 | — | 2 |
| Keith Myers | individual | LA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| WISE, JENNIFER | individual | OH | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| KERNS, MICHAEL | individual | IL | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| NEYHART, THOMAS | individual | LA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| BRICKMAN, BLAKE | individual | TX | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| ARCENEAUX, MAGNUS III | individual | LA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| DEVALL, MATTHEW B | individual | LA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| PENNINGTON, DENNIS | individual | MI | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| MAVROOKAS, KOSTADINO D. | individual | TX | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| KIEF, CORY | individual | LA | $3,500 | — | 1 |
| MAPLE, RALPH E | individual | TX | $2,650 | — | 5 |
| DONALD, DAN L JR. | individual | LA | $2,500 | — | 2 |
PAC contributors
| PAC | State | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHENIERE ENERGY, INC. PAC | DC | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE OF USA, INC PAC | LA | $10,000 | 2 |
| AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC) | DC | $8,500 | 2 |
| LETS GET TO WORK PAC | FL | $7,000 | 2 |
| HOUSE FREEDOM FUND | DC | $5,070 | 4 |
| VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | TX | $5,000 | 1 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | MN | $5,000 | 1 |
| THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $5,000 | 1 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | IL | $5,000 | 1 |
| ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ABC PAC) | DC | $5,000 | 3 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | VA | $5,000 | 1 |
| LOUISIANA RICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE, INC. | LA | $5,000 | 1 |
| USA RICE FEDERATION PAC | VA | $5,000 | 1 |
| PHILLIPS 66 PAC | DC | $5,000 | 2 |
| RUDY FOR INDIANA | VA | $4,000 | 2 |
Where the money comes from
- LA 71% · home state$80K
- TX 18%$20K
- CA 2%$3K
- DC 89%$1K
- PA 79%$895
- NJ 73%$820
- MI 67%$754
- AL 58%$650
- IL 49%$552
- WA 46%$520
- FL 45%$510
- MD 43%$486
How the campaign spends
FEC ↗CAPTAIN HIGGINS FOR CONGRESS: $394K across 341 operating expenditures, Jan 2, 2025 to Mar 31, 2026. FEC Schedule B.
Top payees
| Payee | State | Purposes | Total | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAIN BRIDGE BANK CREDIT CARD | VA | credit card payment: see itemization below | $70,882 | 15 |
| FULFILLMENT SOLUTIONS INC. | VA | direct mail expense | $53,459 | 21 |
| BRAVE NEW TELEVISION | LA | media consulting · meetings/meals · media production | $46,504 | 16 |
| HUCKABY DAVIS LISKER | VA | fec compliance/accounting | $32,162 | 4 |
| ONPOINT DATA STRATEGY LLC | VA | direct mail expense | $17,019 | 22 |
| GIL, CHRISTIAN | LA | political outreach director | $15,500 | 6 |
| MDI IMAGING & MAIL | VA | direct mail expense | $14,863 | 2 |
| HSP DIRECT LLC | VA | direct mail expense | $12,624 | 10 |
| DIRECT MAIL PROCESSORS | MD | direct mail expense | $12,243 | 17 |
| ARISTOTLE INTERNATIONAL | DC | compliance database | $12,000 | 5 |
| ZONEWATCH SOCIAL MEDIA MONITORING LLC | LA | digital services | $10,900 | 14 |
| CAPITOL HILL CLUB | DC | meetings/meals | $7,635 | 13 |
By stated purpose
- direct mail expense 72 payments$110K
- credit card payment: see itemization below 15 payments$71K
- media consulting 14 payments$43K
- fec compliance/accounting 4 payments$32K
- lodging 14 payments$21K
- airfare 13 payments$16K
- political outreach director 6 payments$16K
- compliance database 5 payments$12K
- digital services 17 payments$12K
- meetings/meals 28 payments$11K
- printing expense/apparel 1 payments$6K
- media production 3 payments$6K
Outside spending & dark money
FEC ↗Independent expenditures by super PACs and other groups, for and against. Totals are the FEC's figures from regular reports, which are newer than Poliscope's.
| Spender | Stance | Spent | Network | Dark money in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND C00552851 | Support | $797 38 filings | — |
Voting record
Congress.gov ↗2,915 roll calls on record: 1,581 yea, 959 nay, 191 not voting.
1000 of 1000
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 2403 Retire through Ownership Act | Nay | Passed 401–14 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9497 Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 415–9 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9340 Ratepayer Protection Act | Yea | Passed 417–3 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 10326 PROOF Act | Yea | Passed 217–207 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9576 National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 352–72 | |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 5334 Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 262–159 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 93 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. | Nay | Passed 220–204 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 210 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision". | Yea | Passed 216–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9500 Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | Yea | Passed 408–17 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2140 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 343–79 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 4646 Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 424–0 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 8278 Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | Yea | Passed 417–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 2978 GUARD Act | Yea | Passed 414–7 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Aye | Passed 214–211 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1530 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes. | Yea | Passed 214–208 | |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1486 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors. | Yea | Passed 232–147 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 3276 Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | Nay | Passed 345–60 | |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 4219 National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | Nay | Passed 371–33 | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 4795 Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 237–169 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1501 Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | Yea | Passed 218–201 | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 1 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. | Yea | Failed 212–206 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1498 In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards. | Yea | Passed 413–2 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Yea | Passed 219–196 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 9436 Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | Nay | Failed 202–212 |
Bills sponsored and cosponsored
Congress.gov ↗| Bill | Title | Role | Policy area | Latest action | Law? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4986 | Parents Opt-in Protection Act | cosponsor | Education | Sep 24, 2026 | — |
| 5109 | Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act | cosponsor | Transportation and Public Works | Sep 16, 2026 | — |
| 10377 | MAGA Act | cosponsor | — | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 309 | National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 10392 | To temporarily suspend the imposition of certain fuel taxes. | cosponsor | — | Sep 15, 2026 | — |
| 1869 | Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Sep 14, 2026 | — |
| 8781 | Title IX Clarification Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Education | Sep 8, 2026 | — |
| 10253 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building". | cosponsor | Government Operations and Politics | Sep 3, 2026 | — |
| 10017 | Permanent CBDC Ban Act | cosponsor | Finance and Financial Sector | Aug 3, 2026 | — |
| 9979 | Freedom to Ship Act | cosponsor | Transportation and Public Works | Jul 30, 2026 | — |
| 9720 | D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act | cosponsor | Taxation | Jul 22, 2026 | — |
| 9701 | Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act. | cosponsor | Congress | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| 7184 | PRESS Act | cosponsor | Crime and Law Enforcement | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| 7651 | Chloe Cole Act of 2026 | cosponsor | Law | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
| 1181 | Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act | cosponsor | Finance and Financial Sector | Jul 15, 2026 | — |
Committees
FEC ↗Campaign committees
| Committee | ID | Type | Relationship | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAPTAIN HIGGINS FOR CONGRESS | C00617662 | H / P | principal | $3.23M |
Terms in Congress
| end | url | type | party | phone | start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-03 | https://clayhiggins.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-2031 | 2017-01-03 |
| 2021-01-03 | https://clayhiggins.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-2031 | 2019-01-03 |
| 2023-01-03 | https://clayhiggins.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-2031 | 2021-01-03 |
| 2025-01-03 | https://clayhiggins.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-2031 | 2023-01-03 |
| 2027-01-03 | https://clayhiggins.house.gov | rep | Republican | 202-225-2031 | 2025-01-03 |
Stock trades
Filings ↗STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. Amounts are the ranges filers report.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Gifts & travel
Filings ↗| Year | Type | Source / sponsor | Description / destination | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | travel | 12 Tribe Films Foundation | Israel (Feb 16, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Conservative Partnership Institute | Amelia Island, FL (Feb 12, 2022 – Feb 14, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
| 2022 | travel | Conservative Partnership Institute | Amelia Island, FL (Feb 10, 2022 – Feb 12, 2022) | — | PDF ↗ |
Lobbying ties
Poliscope ↗Does not appear as a registered lobbyist in LDA filings.
Top donor industries: BG FOOD ENTERPRISES, LLC, EAGLE PEST CONTROL, CREATIVE PLASTICS CONCEPTS, CROSBY TUGS, DEVALL TOWING. See money.
Financial disclosures
Poliscope ↗Executive-branch (OGE 278e) disclosures, which apply to candidates who served as federal appointees.
No records in Poliscope for this section.
Past races
FEC ↗| Cycle | Office | State | District | FEC ID | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | House | LA | 03 | H6LA03148 | $823K |
| 2024 | House | LA | 03 | H6LA03148 | $1.03M |
| 2022 | House | LA | 03 | H6LA03148 | $1.06M |
| 2020 | House | LA | 03 | H6LA03148 | $767K |
| 2018 | House | LA | 03 | H6LA03148 | $899K |
| 2016 | House | LA | 03 | H6LA03148 | $404K |
Source: Poliscope (poliscope.org), compiled from FEC, Congress.gov, LDA, SEC, OGE and congressional gift and travel records. Snapshot Oct 25, 2026. Flags are definitions of this site, listed on the hot buttons page; each is checked with documented rules against the filings above.