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Maria Cantwell
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Maria Cantwell

Maria Cantwell

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Senate · WA · Since 2001
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForUndecided
Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Leans AgainstUndecided

Committee Memberships

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationChair
Senate Committee on FinanceMember
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural ResourcesMember

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Supports strong defense and Washington state's major military installations including Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship and protections for Dreamers.

Economy & Jobs
Strongly For

Supports worker protections, tech sector investment, and tax policies that benefit middle-class Washington families.

Supports expanding ACA coverage, lowering drug costs, and strengthening Medicaid.

Supports student debt relief, STEM education investment, and increased Pell Grants.

Supports aggressive climate action, clean energy, and protecting the Pacific Northwest's natural resources and salmon habitat.

Supports criminal justice reform and addressing systemic inequities.

Supports multilateral trade agreements, Pacific Rim engagement, and strong alliances.

As Commerce Committee chair, leads on tech regulation including data privacy, AI safety, and broadband expansion.

Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare; opposes benefit cuts.

Supports universal background checks and gun safety legislation.

Supports the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aviation safety, and investment in Washington state transportation.

Supports expanding affordable housing to address the housing crisis in Seattle and across Washington state.

Supports clean energy transition and hydropower while managing economic impacts of fossil fuel phase-out.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

100%
Walks the talk
3 of 3 votes match stated positions

Election History

2024WA Senate
Won
56%3,500,000 votes
vs.Raul Garcia(R)41%