Diana DeGette — U.S. Representative for CO-1
Diana DeGette is a Democrat Representative representing Colorado (district 1), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | Colorado |
| District | CO-1 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1957-07-29 |
| Bioguide ID | D000197 |
Election & Term History
Diana DeGette has held 15 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 1997.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-01-07 – 1999-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 1999-01-06 – 2001-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2001-01-03 – 2003-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2003-01-07 – 2005-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2015-01-06 – 2017-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2021-01-03 – 2023-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for CO-1 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Diana DeGette has cast 538 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Diana DeGette is more liberal than 63% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.431 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 63% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 538 |
| Votes with own party | 98.3% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 11 of 643 (1.7%) |
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 Diana DeGette in?
Diana DeGette is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for CO-1.
How long has Diana DeGette served in Congress?
Diana DeGette's first term on record began in 1997, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Diana DeGette's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Diana DeGette is more liberal than 63% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 538 recorded votes.
How often does Diana DeGette vote with their own party?
Diana DeGette has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.3% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 11 of 643 recorded votes (1.7%).