Mark Kelly — U.S. Senator from Arizona
Mark Kelly is a Democrat Senator representing Arizona, serving a term from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Senator |
| State | Arizona |
| Current term | 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 |
| Born | 1964-02-21 |
| Bioguide ID | K000377 |
Election & Term History
Mark Kelly has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2020.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-02 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Arizona | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2029-01-03 | U.S. Senator from Arizona | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Mark Kelly has cast 835 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Mark Kelly is more conservative than 82% of Senate Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.27 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more conservative than 82% of Senate Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 835 |
| Votes with own party | 91.7% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 50 of 890 (5.6%) |
Scale runs roughly -1 (most liberal) to +1 (most conservative); scores are relative rankings among the member's own chamber and party, not an absolute measure. "Votes with own party" compares each Yea/Nay vote to that party's majority position on the same roll call, for every recorded vote so far in the 119th Congress.
Frequently Asked Questions
What party is Mark Kelly in?
Mark Kelly is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Senator from Arizona.
How long has Mark Kelly served in Congress?
Mark Kelly's first term on record began in 2020, and their current term runs from 2023-01-03 to 2029-01-03.
How does Mark Kelly's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Mark Kelly is more conservative than 82% of Senate Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 835 recorded votes.
How often does Mark Kelly vote with their own party?
Mark Kelly has voted with the majority of their own party on 91.7% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 50 of 890 recorded votes (5.6%).