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SITTING SENATOR · WASHINGTON · DEMOCRATSITTING SENATOR · WASHINGTON · DEM
Maria Cantwell
Maria Cantwell has represented Washington in the U.S. Senate since 2001, after serving in the House from 1993 to 1995.
Cantwell served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993 and the U.S. House from 1993 to 1995, then worked as a marketing vice president at RealNetworks.
Cantwell earned a bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1980 and worked on Alan Cranston’s presidential campaign in 1984. After moving to Seattle, Cantwell served in the Washington House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993, followed by the U.S. House from 1993 to 1995. Cantwell later worked as vice president of marketing for RealNetworks and ran for the U.S. Senate in 2000. Senate service began in 2001.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In Senate
- Since 2001
- In Congress
- Since 1993
- Age
- 67
- Committees
- 6 · 2 ranking
- Next election
- Nov 5, 2030
- SENATE SINCE
- 2001
- CONGRESS SINCE
- 1993
- AGE
- 67
TAP A TAB FOR RECORD, VOTES, BILLS & MORE
Maria Cantwell at a glance
NET READER RATING
NO CHANGE IN 30 DAYS+27
▲ 342 GOOD LOOK538 VOTES196 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 28 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETMaria Cantwell’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 100%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 2 of 915 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 97%
- 2 points above the median Senate Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 57%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 43%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 30%
- ▎ SENATE MEDIAN 11%
- Out of committee or further: 7 of 23 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
FEB 26Confirmation: Ryan McCormackYEA
FEB 26Cloture: Ryan McCormack nominationYEA
DEC 17Confirmation: Jared IsaacmanYEA
SENATE · 119TH CONGRESSMaria Cantwell’s voting record
Bills sponsored by Maria Cantwell in the 119th Congress
23Sponsored
7Out of cmte
3Passed Senate
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored23
Out of committee7
Passed Senate3
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. 1514 | Quinault Indian Nation Land Transfer ActNATIVE AMERICANS | Passed Senate | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 257 | Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2025COMMERCE | Passed Senate | 4 COSPON. |
| S. 306 | Fire Ready Nation Act of 2025SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Passed Senate | 8 COSPON. |
| S. 3700 | FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Out of committee | 7 COSPON. |
| S. 1513 | Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Project Lands Restoration ActNATIVE AMERICANS | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 4802 | Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Out of committee | 5 COSPON. |
| S. 1098 | Opioid Overdose Data Collection Enhancement ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Out of committee | 7 COSPON. |
| S. 5332 | Cooperative Institute Act of 2026PUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| S. 4471 | Transportation Fuel Market Transparency ActCOMMERCE | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| S. 4311 | Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026COMMERCE | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| S. 4014 | A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes.NATIVE AMERICANS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| S. 3881 | Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
Plus 253 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Maria Cantwell’s committee assignments
Commerce, Science, and Transportation
RANKING MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESAviation, Space, and Innovation (Ex officio)Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries (Ex officio)Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy (Ex officio)Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness (Ex officio)Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety (Ex officio)Telecommunications and Media (Ex officio)
Finance
RANKING · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESEnergy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure (Ranking)
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Maria Cantwell’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1987 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Washington House of Representatives 1987–93U.S. House · WA-1 1993–95
LEADERSHIPRanking, Commerce, Science, and Transportation 2025–
ALSO: U.S. Senate · Washington 2001–
- 2025 – NOWRanking, Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- 2001 – NOWU.S. Senate · Washington
- 1993 – 95U.S. House · WA-1
- 1987 – 93Washington House of Representatives
- BORN
- October 13, 1958 · Indianapolis
- OCCUPATION
- public relations executive
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Miami University, 1980
2030 election: Washington Senate
NEXT ELECTION · CLASS I SEAT
1,491DAYS
Tuesday, November 5, 2030
LAST D+18.5
LAST RESULT · NOV 2024 GENERAL
D+18.5Maria CantwellDEM59.3%
Raul GarciaREP40.7%
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. Senate · Washington59.3%
2018U.S. Senate · Washington58.4%
RESULTS SINCE 2018WASHINGTON 2026 ELECTIONS →Maria Cantwell’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 (TWO-YEAR PERIOD)
- $790K
- CASH ON HAND
- $137K
- SPENT
- $1.3M
- DEBT
- $2.1M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $789K · 100%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →TOP DONORS
No itemized donors on record for this cycle.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$529K
Administrative$126K
Loan-Repayments$100K
Fundraising$56K
Contributions$50K
How to contact Maria Cantwell
WASHINGTON, D.C.
511 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510(202) 224-3441Call (202) 224-3441ONLINE
Websitecantwell.senate.gov
Contact formcantwell.senate.gov
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Cantwell Joins WA Delegation in Supporting Governor's Request for Major Disaster Declaration for Individual Assistance for Devastating Wildfires in Washington State
Cantwell joined Washington’s congressional delegation in urging approval of individual assistance for wildfire-affected communities.
Environment78%
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Murray, Cantwell, Moreno, Schrier, Call for Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery to Honor Fallen Zeus 95 Servicemembers
Cantwell joined the bipartisan effort to establish a permanent memorial for the Zeus 95 crew.
Defense75%
Associated Press
College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues
Maria Cantwell supports the bill's spending limits and athlete protections, including longer-term health care and scholarship safeguards.
Education79%
Reuters
US Senate panel approves bill to bar government officials from pressuring networks on free speech
Maria Cantwell supported the bill and said it could have enabled a lawsuit over alleged pressure involving Jimmy Kimmel’s program.
Civil rights80%
Roll Call
Employee question could stall Senate college sports bill at midfield in House
Cantwell said supporters had started outreach to House members and signaled openness to changes as the bill moves to the House.
EducationINFORMATIONAL
NPR
The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
Cantwell helped negotiate the bill and released figures on rising athletic department costs.
Education53%
gorgenewscenter.com
Cantwell Statement on Her Vote Directing Trump to End His War in Iran
Cantwell voted for a resolution directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran and criticized the war’s costs.
Foreign policy50%
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Cantwell & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prohibit Firearms at Polling Places Nationwide, Protecting Voters & Election Workers
Cantwell joined fellow senators in introducing legislation to restrict visible firearms at election locations.
Voting rights▲ 2 · ▼ 1
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Cantwell & Colleagues Push Trump To Negotiate AI Guardrails With Xi Jinping
Cantwell led senators urging Trump to negotiate AI guardrails with China.
Tech & privacy56%
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Land transfer to bring 1,000 acres to Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
Cantwell sponsored the bill and celebrated its Senate passage as a step toward returning land to the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe.
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