Michael Cloud
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Michael Cloud | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 27th district | |
Assumed office July 10, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Blake Farenthold |
Personal details | |
Born | Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | May 13, 1975
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Rosel Cloud |
Children | 3 |
Education | Oral Roberts University (BS) |
Website | House website |
Michael Jonathan Cloud (born May 13, 1975) is an American politician currently serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 27th congressional district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Early life and career[edit]
Cloud graduated from Oral Roberts University with a bachelor's degree in communications.[1] He served as chair of the Victoria County Republican Party from May 2010 to May 2017.[2]
U.S. House of Representatives[edit]
Elections[edit]
2018 special election[edit]
Cloud succeeded Republican Blake Farenthold who resigned amid controversy due to settling a sexual harassment lawsuit with public money.[3][4] He had previously won the Republican runoff for the regularly scheduled election with outside help from the Club for Growth and the endorsement of Ron Paul, who had previously represented parts of the district in Congress.[5] On June 30, 2018, he won a special election to his current seat, defeating Democratic candidate Eric Holguin 55% to 32%.[6]
Tenure[edit]
Cloud took his oath and was sworn in on July 10, 2018.[7]
Committee assignments[edit]
Caucus memberships[edit]
Electoral History[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Cloud | 19,872 | 54.8 | |
Democratic | Eric Holguin | 11,599 | 32.0 | |
Democratic | Raul (Roy) Barrera | 1,748 | 4.8 | |
Republican | Bech Bruun (withdrawn) | 1,571 | 4.3 | |
Democratic | Mike Westergren | 858 | 2.4 | |
Republican | Marty Perez | 276 | 0.8 | |
Independent | Judith Cutright | 172 | 0.5 | |
Libertarian | Daniel Tinus | 144 | 0.4 | |
Independent | Christopher Suprun | 51 | 0.1 | |
Total votes | 36,268 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Bech Bruun | 15,845 | 36.1 | |
Republican | Michael Cloud | 14,866 | 33.9 | |
Republican | Christopher K. Mapp | 5,302 | 12.1 | |
Republican | Jerry Hall | 3,616 | 8.2 | |
Republican | John Grunwald | 3,038 | 6.9 | |
Republican | Eddie Gassman | 1,226 | 2.8 | |
Total votes | 43,893 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Cloud | 15,234 | 61.0 | |
Republican | Bech Bruun | 9,723 | 39.0 | |
Total votes | 24,957 | 100.0 |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Cloud (incumbent) | 125,118 | 60.3 | |
Democratic | Eric Holguin | 75,929 | 36.6 | |
Independent | James Duerr | 4,274 | 2.1 | |
Libertarian | Daniel Tinus | 2,100 | 1.0 | |
Total votes | 207,421 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold |
References[edit]
- ^ https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/republican-michael-cloud-sworn-in-to-house-replacing-blake-farenthold
- ^ Svitek, Patrick (June 30, 2018). "Michael Cloud wins special election to fill U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold's seat". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved January 13, 2019.
- ^ "Lawmaker behind secret $84K sexual harassment settlement unmasked". Politico. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ "Republican wins Texas special election for House seat". Washington Post. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ "Endorsements". Cloud for Congress | Michael Cloud. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Tribune, The Texas (July 1, 2018). "Michael Cloud wins special election to fill U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold's seat". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ Tribune, The Texas (July 10, 2018). "Republican Michael Cloud sworn in as Texas' newest congressman". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Special Election, US Representative, District 27". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ "2018 Primary Election Official Results". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- ^ "Texas Election Results". Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Congressman Cloud official US House website
- Campaign website
- Michael Cloud at Curlie
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Blake Farenthold |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 27th congressional district 2018–present |
Incumbent |
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
Preceded by Debbie Lesko |
United States Representatives by seniority 337th |
Succeeded by Troy Balderson |
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