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DemocratIn office since

Janeese Lewis George

District of Columbia State Senator, District 4. Next on the ballot in 2028.

District of Columbia State Senator, District 4

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Bills became law
45
74 sponsored, 2025–2026 session
Votes missed
0.8%
Chamber median 0.6%
Next election
2028
Nov 7, 2028

Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Committees

As of 2026-10.

  • Council Facilities · chair
  • Council Executive Administration and Labor
  • Council Public Works and Operations
  • Council Transportation and the Environment
  • Council Whole

Source: Open States committeesUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET

Legislation

2025–2026 session · 74 sponsored · 45 became law
BillIntroCmteSenateHouseLaw
B 26-0768 Net Zero Continuity Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Became law Oct 2026
B 26-0181 Short-Term Disability Insurance Benefit Protection Clarification Amendment Act of 2025
Became law Oct 2026
B 26-0422 Glazier Licensing Standards and Certification Act of 2025
Became law Oct 2026
B 26-0767 Net Zero Continuity Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Became law Aug 2026
B 26-0371 Closing of a Portion of a Public Alley and Establishment of a Building Restriction Line in Square 2319, S.O.…
Became law Aug 2026

Source: Open States billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:22 PM ET

Voting record

2025–2026 session · placement by roll-call votes

Where George sits in the District of Columbia Council

George is closer to the center than 18% of the chamber's Democrats.

Dem. medianGeorgeMore liberalMore conservative

Closest: Brianne Nadeau, Trayon White, Robert White

Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 4:47 PM ET

With George’s party

  • Cosponsorships of the other party's bills0%

Black tick: the average of Democrats in the District of Columbia Council.

Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships

Key votes

Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: George’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.

DateBillGeorgeDem. majorityRep. majorityResult
Sep 22, 2026PR 26-0792: Duke District BID Grantmaking Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1
Sep 22, 2026B 26-0789: Duke District BID Grantmaking Emergency Amendment Act of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1
Sep 22, 2026PR 26-0791: Community Schools Task Force Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1
Sep 22, 2026B 26-0791: Extension of Substance Use and Targeted Outreach Grants Emergency Amendment Act of 2026YesYesYesPassed 10–2
Sep 22, 2026B 26-0787: Community Schools Grant Program Emergency Amendment Act of 2026YesYesYesPassed 11–1

Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls

How we know George

One person, matched across every source we use.

Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 9:43 AM ET