Maria Cantwell
U.S. Senator from Washington since 2001. Next on the ballot in 2030.
U.S. Senator from WashingtonBorn 1958
- In office
- 25 yrs
- Since 2001
- Bills became law
- 0
- 25 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 0.2%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 98%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +18.5
- Won 2024
- Next election
- 2030
- Nov 5, 2030
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Ranking MemberAviation, Space, and Innovation · Ex OfficioTelecommunications and Media · Ex OfficioConsumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy · Ex OfficioCoast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries · Ex OfficioScience, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness · Ex OfficioSurface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety · Ex Officio
- Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
- Senate Committee on FinanceEnergy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure · Ranking Member
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Joint Committee on Taxation
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Native Americans · In committee Sep 2026
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Cantwell sits in the U.S. Senate
Cantwell is closer to the center than 40% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Peter Welch, Ben Ray Luján, Tammy Baldwin
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Cantwell’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats98%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills40%
Black tick: the average of Democrats in the U.S. Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Cantwell’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Cantwell | Dem. majority | Rep. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | No | No | Yes | Passed 52–47 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | No | No | Yes | Passed 50–49 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HJRES 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.… | No | No | Yes | Passed 49–47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | Yes | No | Yes | Passed 71–29 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | HJRES 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | No | No | Yes | Passed 49–45 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Cantwell was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. Senate, Washington | Won | D+18.5 |
| 2018 | U.S. Senate, Washington | Won | D+16.9 |
| 2012 | U.S. Senate, Washington | Won | D+20.9 |
| 2006 | U.S. Senate, Washington | Won | D+16.9 |
| 2000 | U.S. Senate, Washington | Won | D+0.1 |
| 1994 | U.S. House, WA-1 | Lost | R+3.3 |
| 1992 | U.S. House, WA-1 | Won | D+12.9 |
| 1990 | Washington House of Representatives, District 44-1 | Won | D+22.3 |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Seats Cantwell has held
- U.S. Senate, Washington · 2001–2031
- U.S. House, WA-1 · 1993–1995
- Washington House of Representatives, District 44-1 · 1990–1992
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Cantwell has run against
- Dr Raul Garcia (R) · 2024 general, won
- Susan Hutchison (R) · 2018 general, won
- Michael Baumgartner (R) · 2012 general, won
- Mike McGavick (R) · 2006 general, won
- Slade Gorton (R) · 2000 general, won
- Rick White (R) · 1994 general, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Cantwell
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide C000127
- FEC S8WA00194
- Wikidata Q22250
- Ballotpedia Maria Cantwell
- Vote Smart 27122
- GovTrack 300018
- OpenSecrets N00007836
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET