Valerie P. Foushee — U.S. Representative for NC-4
Valerie P. Foushee is a Democrat Representative representing North Carolina (district 4), serving a term from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
Overview
| Party | Democrat |
|---|---|
| Chamber | Representative |
| State | North Carolina |
| District | NC-4 |
| Current term | 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 |
| Born | 1956-05-07 |
| Bioguide ID | F000477 |
Election & Term History
Valerie P. Foushee has held 2 terms in Congress on record, first elected in 2023.
| Term | Office | Party |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NC-4 | Democrat |
| 2025-01-03 – 2027-01-03 | U.S. Representative for NC-4 | Democrat |
Voting Record
In the 119th Congress, Valerie P. Foushee has cast 537 recorded votes. Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA) -- a standard academic measure derived from actual roll-call vote patterns, not self-description -- Valerie P. Foushee is more liberal than 86% of House Democrats on the liberal-conservative spectrum this Congress.
| Ideology score (DW-NOMINATE, dim. 1) | -0.498 |
|---|---|
| Position within party | more liberal than 86% of House Democrats |
| Recorded votes this Congress | 537 |
| Votes with own party | 98.1% of contested roll-call votes |
| Missed votes | 13 of 643 (2.0%) |
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 Valerie P. Foushee in?
Valerie P. Foushee is a Democrat, currently serving as U.S. Representative for NC-4.
How long has Valerie P. Foushee served in Congress?
Valerie P. Foushee's first term on record began in 2023, and their current term runs from 2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03.
How does Valerie P. Foushee's voting record compare to the rest of their party?
Based on DW-NOMINATE ideology scoring (Voteview, UCLA), Valerie P. Foushee is more liberal than 86% of House Democrats in the 119th Congress, having cast 537 recorded votes.
How often does Valerie P. Foushee vote with their own party?
Valerie P. Foushee has voted with the majority of their own party on 98.1% of contested roll-call votes so far in the 119th Congress, missing 13 of 643 recorded votes (2.0%).