Jerry Moran
U.S. Senator from Kansas since 2011. Ran in 12 elections between 1988 and 2022, winning 12. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Senator from KansasBorn 1954
- In office
- 15 yrs
- Since 2011
- Bills became law
- 2
- 86 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 5.8%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 98%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +23.0
- 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 Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryCommodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and TradeRural Development, Energy, and Credit
- Senate Committee on AppropriationsAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies · ChairmanDepartment of DefenseDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesState, Foreign Operations, and Related ProgramsTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and TransportationAviation, Space, and Innovation · ChairmanTelecommunications and MediaConsumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Chairman
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Armed Forces and National Security · Became law Jun 2026
Armed Forces and National Security · Became law Nov 2025
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Moran sits in the U.S. Senate
Moran is closer to the center than 80% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: John Thune, Bill Cassidy, Markwayne Mullin
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Moran’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans98%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills30%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. Senate.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Moran’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Moran | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 52–47 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | HJRES 140: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 50–49 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HJRES 142: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C.… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 49–47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | HR 7148: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 71–29 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | HJRES 131: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code,… | Not voting | Yes | No | Passed 49–45 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Moran 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, Kansas | Won | R+23.0 | R+15.0 | +8.0 |
| 2016 | U.S. Senate, Kansas | Won | R+29.9 | R+22.2 | +7.7 |
| 2010 | U.S. Senate, Kansas | Won | R+43.7 | R+15.2 | +28.5 |
| 2008 | U.S. House, KS-1 | Won | R+68.6 | — | — |
| 2006 | U.S. House, KS-1 | Won | R+58.7 | — | — |
| 2004 | U.S. House, KS-1 | Won | R+81.4 | — | — |
| 2002 | U.S. House, KS-1 | Won | R+82.2 | — | — |
| 2000 | U.S. House, KS-1 | Won | R+78.7 | — | — |
| 1998 | U.S. House, KS-1 | Won | R+61.3 | — | — |
| 1996 | U.S. House, KS-1 | Won | R+49.0 | — | — |
| 1992 | Kansas State Senate, District 37 | Won | — | — | — |
| 1988 | Kansas State Senate, District 37 | Won | R+0.6 | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Campaign money, 2021–22
- Raised
- $5.5M
- Spent
- $4.7M
- Cash
- $3.4M
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 2022Updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:37 AM ET
Seats Moran has held
- U.S. Senate, Kansas · 2011–2029
- U.S. House, KS-1 · 1997–2011
- Kansas State Senate, District 37 · 1988–1996
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Moran has run against
- Mark R. Holland (D) · 2022 election, won
- Patrick Wiesner (D) · 2016 election, won
- Lisa Johnston (D) · 2010 election, won
- James Bordonaro (D) · 2008 election, won
- John Doll (D) · 2006 election, won
- Jack Warner (L) · 2004 election, won
- Jim Philips (D) · 1998 election, won
- John Divine (D) · 1996 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive
In the polls
Included in 20 polls; Moran’s best result was 77% (U.S. Senate in Kansas, 2016).
Moran’s polls in the database →How we know Moran
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide M000934
- FEC S0KS00091
- Wikidata Q1365787
- Ballotpedia Jerry Moran
- Vote Smart 542
- GovTrack 400284
- OpenSecrets N00005282
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET