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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NEW YORK · 25TH DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · NY-25 · DEM
Joseph D. Morelle
Joseph D. Morelle has represented New York’s 25th district in the U.S. House since November 2018. Ranking member of the House Administration Committee.
Morelle served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018 and became the Assembly’s majority leader in 2013.
Morelle earned a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Geneseo in 1986. Morelle served in the New York State Assembly from 1991 to 2018 and became majority leader in 2013. Morelle was elected to the U.S. House in 2018 after the death of Representative Louise Slaughter.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since Nov 2018
- Age
- 69
- Committees
- 4 · 1 ranking
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2018
- COMMITTEES
- 4
- AGE
- 69
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Joseph D. Morelle at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 8 PTS IN 30 DAYS+18
▲ 26 GOOD LOOK44 VOTES18 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 6 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSHouse Democrats & Leader Jeffries support SCOTUS reforms; today's editi… Daily Kos · Sep 20STATED POSITIONS
2026 NY U.S. House district 25 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Joseph D. Morelle’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 98%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 14 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point below the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 45%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 10%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 3 of 29 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUN 10No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026YEA
MAY 14Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025YEA
DEC 11Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025YEA
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSJoseph D. Morelle’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Joseph D. Morelle in the 119th Congress
29Sponsored
3Out of cmte
1Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored29
Out of committee3
Passed House1
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 8738 | FEC Administrative Improvements ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2148 | Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Out of committee | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 397 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Out of committee | 25 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10451 | Emergency Grant Aid for College Students ActEDUCATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10171 | Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers ActHEALTH | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10058 | Summer Meals and Learning Act of 2026AGRICULTURE AND FOOD | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10032 | No Payoffs for Pardons ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 12 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9922 | AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9440 | State Firearms Dealer Licensing Enhancement ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 17 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9290 | Supreme Court Justice Circuit Riding ActLAW | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8984 | Respect Our Communities ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8857 | Next GEN Act of 2026HEALTH | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
Plus 332 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Joseph D. Morelle’s committee assignments
House Administration
RANKING MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESModernization and Innovation
Appropriations
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesDefense
Joseph D. Morelle’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1991 – PRESENT
OFFICE
New York State Assembly 1991–18U.S. House · NY-25 2018–
LEADERSHIPRanking, House Administration 2025–
- 2025 – NOWRanking, House Administration
- 2018 – NOWU.S. House · NY-25
- 1991 – 18New York State Assembly
- BORN
- April 29, 1957 · Utica, New York
- OCCUPATION
- Politician
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, State University of New York at Geneseo, 1986
2026 election: New York’s 25th District
NEXT ELECTION · NY-25
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+21.6ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Virginia McIntyreREP$32K raised
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · NY-2560.8%
2022U.S. House · NY-2553.9%
2020U.S. House · NY-2559.3%
2018U.S. House · NY-2559.0%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 NY-25 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 NY U.S. House district 25 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Joseph D. Morelle’s stated positions and sources
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Joseph D. Morelle’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.8M
- CASH ON HAND
- $408K
- SPENT
- $1.8M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $735K · 46.3%
- PACs
- $853K · 53.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $78K
- Earmarked gifts · 69 donors
- $73K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $222K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Wilmot, Thomas C SrWilmorite Construction · CHAIRMAN$9K
Spiliotis, PanoEoptic · CEO$7K
Ostroff, RichardOstroff Associates · PRESIDENT$7K
Ostroff, DianaOstroff Associates · COO$7K
Ashley, Stephen BThe Ashley Companies · CHAIRMAN$7K
Goodrich, William HLechase Construction · CEO$7K
Gray, MindyGray Foundation · CHAIR$7K
Wetzel, KennethStrategic Marketing Innovations, INC. · CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER$7K
Rosenblum, BruceThe Carlyle Group · EXECUTIVE$7K
Mertz, LandonCerion · EXECUTIVE$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $625K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Think Big$625K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$902K
Administrative$66K
Fundraising$38K
Transfers$20K
How to contact Joseph D. Morelle
WASHINGTON, D.C.
570 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3225(202) 225-3615Call (202) 225-3615NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE
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Primary results: Morelle wins Democratic primary in New York's 25th Congressional District
Morelle won his party’s nomination and will face Republican Virginia McIntyre in November.
ElectionsINFORMATIONAL
Daily Kos
House Democrats & Leader Jeffries support SCOTUS reforms; today's edition of Democrats working for us!
Morelle discussed drafting a broad government-reform proposal and outlined possible Supreme Court reforms.
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WHYY
Pa. Democrats hold 'shadow hearing' to discuss election integrity
Morelle co-hosted the hearing and opened it by calling on members of Congress to respond to threats to democracy.
Voting rights57%
Democracy Docket
Election officials rebut GOP voting claims at House hearing
Representative Morelle accused Republicans of using the hearing to undermine voter confidence and discourage Americans from exercising their right to vote.
Ethics56%
Associated Press
House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump - AP News
Representative Joe Morelle is leading a House Democratic task force focused on ethics reform and government accountability.
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