Brian Schatz
U.S. Senator from Hawaii since 2012. Ran in 7 elections between 1998 and 2022, winning 7. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Senator from HawaiiBorn 1972
- In office
- 13 yrs
- Since 2012
- Bills became law
- 0
- 65 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 1.2%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +45.2
- Won 2022
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- Senate Committee on AppropriationsCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesDepartment of DefenseDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesMilitary Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesState, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs · Ranking MemberTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationTelecommunications and MediaConsumer Protection, Technology, and Data PrivacyCoast Guard, Maritime, and FisheriesSurface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety
- Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsEast Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity PolicyEurope and Regional Security CooperationMultilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs · Vice Chairman
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
No bills in this list for the 119th Congress.
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Schatz sits in the U.S. Senate
Schatz is closer to the center than 22% of the chamber's Democrats.
Closest: Alex Padilla, Charles E. Schumer, Richard Blumenthal
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Schatz’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Democrats99%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills20%
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: Schatz’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Democrats.
| Date | Bill | Schatz | 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 Schatz 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 | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. Senate, Hawaii | Won | D+45.2 | D+30.1 | +15.1 |
| 2016 | U.S. Senate, Hawaii | Won | D+51.4 | D+34.9 | +16.5 |
| 2014 | U.S. Senate, Hawaii (special) (special) | Won | D+42.1 | D+43.4 | −1.3 |
| 2004 | Hawaii House of Representatives, District 25 | Won | D+27.6 | — | — |
| 2002 | Hawaii House of Representatives, District 25 | Won | D+37.4 | — | — |
| 2000 | Hawaii House of Representatives, District 24 | Won | D+13.5 | — | — |
| 1998 | Hawaii House of Representatives, District 24 | Won | D+6.2 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Campaign money, 2021–22
- Raised
- $2.5M
- Spent
- $3.5M
- Cash
- $2.1M
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022Updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:37 AM ET
Seats Schatz has held
- U.S. Senate, Hawaii · 2012–2029
- Hawaii House of Representatives, District 25 · 2002–2006
- Hawaii House of Representatives, District 24 · 1998–2002
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Schatz has run against
- Bob McDermott (R) · 2022 election, won
- John Carroll (R) · 2016 election, won
- Cam Cavasso (R) · 2014 special election, won
- Tracy H. Okubo (R) · 2004 election, won
- William Hols (R) · 2002 election, won
- Samson K. Aiona (R) · 2000 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
In the polls
Included in 12 polls; Schatz’s best result was 71% (U.S. Senate in Hawaii, 2014).
Schatz’s polls in the database →How we know Schatz
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide S001194
- FEC S4HI00136
- Wikidata Q1827902
- Ballotpedia Brian E. Schatz
- Vote Smart 17852
- GovTrack 412507
- OpenSecrets N00028138
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET