Net Sentiment

+18

36 votes · 119th

Sitting Representative · California

Mark Takano

Democrat (D)HouseCaliforniaRunning for Re-election

Representative from California, District 39 since 2013. Ranking Member, Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Since 2013@RepMarkTakanoNext election IN 1 MO

Candidate for CA-39(D)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

View Full Race

39Days AwayNov 3, 2026

Candidate for CA-39(D)2026 general

Election: Nov 3, 2026

View Full Race

Scorecard

Good Look · 27

Articles

5 results

Sort

Submit

▲Good Look

Spokesman.com

1w ago

Lawmakers subpoena Oracle executives after they skip hearing on $27 billion VA computer system tested in Spokane

Takano backed the subpoenas and argued that Oracle should account publicly for the system’s rising costs.

Budget/SpendingHealthcareVeterans Affairs

78%·22%

Advocate.com

Apr 15

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of ‘authoritarian takeover’

Representative Mark Takano praised Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin for their 'groundbreaking work' and 'unwavering support' for LGBTQ+ equality.

Foreign PolicyEthics/CorruptionVoting Rights

83%·17%

Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News

Jan 12

HRC holds retirement ceremony for ousted transgender servicemembers

Representative Takano apologized to the servicemembers and criticized the administration for targeting them.

Ethics/CorruptionDefense/MilitarySocial Security/Medicare

86%·14%

—

◆Mixed & Info

Government Executive

Apr 9

VA's failure to use its new authority to boost pay for doctors draws bipartisan criticism

Representative Mark Takano criticized Secretary Collins for the delay in implementing pay waivers for VA doctors.

Budget/SpendingHealthcareVeterans Affairs

71%·29%

LGBTQ Nation

Oct 31

Mark Takano blasts Republicans for cruelly blaming shutdown on trans people

Representative Mark Takano criticized Republican leadership for what he called 'cruel distraction tactics' regarding the government shutdown.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/SpendingHealthcare

57%·43%

—

▼Bad Look

No articles match

—

Spokesman.com

1w ago

Lawmakers subpoena Oracle executives after they skip hearing on $27 billion VA computer system tested in Spokane

Takano backed the subpoenas and argued that Oracle should account publicly for the system’s rising costs.

Budget/SpendingHealthcare

78%·22%

Government Executive

Apr 9

VA's failure to use its new authority to boost pay for doctors draws bipartisan criticism

Representative Mark Takano criticized Secretary Collins for the delay in implementing pay waivers for VA doctors.

Budget/SpendingHealthcare

71%·29%

Advocate.com

Apr 15

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of ‘authoritarian takeover’

Representative Mark Takano praised Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin for their 'groundbreaking work' and 'unwavering support' for LGBTQ+ equality.

Foreign PolicyEthics/Corruption

83%·17%

Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News

Jan 12

HRC holds retirement ceremony for ousted transgender servicemembers

Representative Takano apologized to the servicemembers and criticized the administration for targeting them.

Ethics/CorruptionDefense/Military

86%·14%

LGBTQ Nation

Oct 31

Mark Takano blasts Republicans for cruelly blaming shutdown on trans people

Representative Mark Takano criticized Republican leadership for what he called 'cruel distraction tactics' regarding the government shutdown.

Ethics/CorruptionBudget/Spending

57%·43%

—

ChamberLight is not an official government source. Community votes reflect public reception, not editorial judgment.

Search

Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Articles

Lawmakers subpoena Oracle executives after they skip hearing on $27 billion VA computer system tested in Spokane

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of ‘authoritarian takeover’

HRC holds retirement ceremony for ousted transgender servicemembers

VA's failure to use its new authority to boost pay for doctors draws bipartisan criticism

Mark Takano blasts Republicans for cruelly blaming shutdown on trans people

Lawmakers subpoena Oracle executives after they skip hearing on $27 billion VA computer system tested in Spokane

VA's failure to use its new authority to boost pay for doctors draws bipartisan criticism

Lisa Rinna & Harry Hamlin snag Pelosi LGBTQ+ Ally Award. They warn of ‘authoritarian takeover’

HRC holds retirement ceremony for ousted transgender servicemembers

Mark Takano blasts Republicans for cruelly blaming shutdown on trans people