Biography
Michael Cullen (R) is the Sheriff, Storey County of Storey County.
NV SOS Aurora records show Michael Cullen has reported $19,028 in cumulative campaign contributions across 31 filings, spanning 2018-03-18 to 2026-03-161.
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filings for Michael Cullen — https://www.nvsos.gov/SoSCandidateServices/AnonymousAccess/CEFDSearchUU/Search.aspx?type=cefd&candidateId=10995 (accessed 2026-05-01).
Campaign finance
Source: Nevada Secretary of State Aurora campaign-finance dataset.
Aggregates from gnomey.cf_contributions and cf_expenditures. [verify on NV SOS]
| Total raised | $19,028 |
|---|---|
| Contributions on file | 31 |
| Date range | 2018-03-18 – 2026-03-16 |
| Total spent | $25,900 |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.1221 |
| Top-1 donor share | 26.28% |
| Burn rate (spent / raised) | 1.36 (spending more than raising) |
Vs state median
Benchmark group: county peers (n=113).
| Metric | This politician | Peer median | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total raised | $19,028 | peer median $2,600 | 7.3× the office-level median |
| Total spent | $25,900 | peer median $5,838 | 4.4× the office-level median |
| Donor concentration (HHI) | 0.1221 | peer median 0.0530 | 2.3× the office-level median |
| Top-1 donor share | 26.28% | peer median 13.87% | 89% above the office-level median |
Top donors
| Donor | Total | # |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Johnson | $5,000 | 1 |
| Chris Kassity | $2,501 | 1 |
| Chris Cassidy | $2,500 | 1 |
| On The Side Graphics | $1,800 | 1 |
| Carol Maley | $1,000 | 1 |
| Michele Haley | $500 | 1 |
| Sven Inda | $500 | 2 |
| Mark & Dona Stafford | $500 | 1 |
| James and Chris Miller | $500 | 2 |
| Brian Cullen | $500 | 1 |
Auditor research leads
Statistically-suspicious patterns flagged by the Nevada Political Establishment auditor pipeline. Each finding is a research lead, not an allegation; consult the cited public-records source before drawing conclusions. Frameworks: NRS 281A.420 (conflict-of-interest), NRS 218H (lobbying), NRS 294A (campaign finance).
Revolving-door / PERS findings (1)
Politicians whose name matches the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System database while in (or after) public office. Frameworks: NRS 286 (PERS), NRS 281A (public-officer ethics).
| PERS name match | Peak gross | Years drawn | Name-collision risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CULLEN | $108,459/yr peak | 4 years (2022–2025) | low risk |
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References
- NV SOS Aurora — campaign filing for Michael Cullen (campaign finance) — link [archived] [accessed 2026-05-17]