U.S. Representative
Brad Sherman
California District 32
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 agriculture#4 defense#5 other
275
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.34Progressive
Brad Sherman is a progressive Democrat whose voting record places him slightly more toward the center compared to the average House Democrat. His NOMINATE score of -0.344 indicates consistent liberal positions while occasionally departing from the most progressive wing of his party on certain issues.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
Near the average for Democrats (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
275
total votes analyzed
Overview
Representative Brad Sherman has served in the U.S. House representing California with a voting record spanning over two decades. His legislative activity shows particular engagement with healthcare policy, budget matters, and agricultural issues, reflecting both his district's interests and his committee work. Sherman's voting patterns demonstrate strong support for defense-related measures, with an 83% favorable vote rate in that category. His healthcare voting shows more selectivity, supporting approximately half of the measures that came before him, suggesting careful evaluation of individual bills rather than blanket approval or opposition. On financial matters, Sherman has been more cautious, voting in favor of only one-third of banking and finance bills. This selective approach may reflect concerns about specific regulatory frameworks or consumer protection considerations. His budget votes show moderate support at 58%, indicating willingness to work within fiscal frameworks while maintaining priorities.
Key Positions
- •Strong supporter of defense and national security measures (83% support rate)
- •Selective approach to healthcare legislation, evaluating bills individually
- •Cautious stance on banking and financial services legislation
- •Generally supportive of agricultural policy measures
- •Moderate support for budget-related legislation
By Policy Area
Healthcare147
49% yea51% nay
Budget & Spending45
58% yea42% nay
Agriculture43
63% yea37% nay
Defense12
83% yea17% nay
Other10
60% yea40% nay
Banking & Finance9
33% yea67% nay
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Follow the Money
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $27.2M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$1.4M
67%
PAC / Committees$703K
33%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$1.4M
Small Dollar (<$200)
$11K
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$14K · 1%
$200 – 499
$28K · 2%
$500 – 999
$139K · 9%
$1,000 – 1,999
$468K · 32%
$2,000+
$834K · 56%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (CA)$1.0M · 71%
Out-of-state$426K · 29%
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
CA
$1.0M
NY
$97K
FL
$62K
MA
$54K
MD
$32K
CT
$26K
VA
$23K
WA
$21K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
RETIRED$258K
SELF-EMPLOYED$228K
NOT-EMPLOYED$107K
THE AZOFF COMPANY$14K
7-ELEVEN$12K
CAPITAL GROUP$11K
KITE PHARMA$9K
EVOLVE REALTY AND DEVELOPMENT$8K
PDQ MARKET$7K
SABAN CAPITAL GROUP$7K
GAINWELL$7K
FOREST MANAGEMENT CO., LLC$7K
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Materials
$1.8M
Other / Uncategorized
$1.7M
Advertising
$182K
Contributions
$61K
Fundraising
$39K
Administrative
$30K
Refunds
$5K
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$1.6M
JACOBSON & ZILBER STRATEGIES LLC
2.$732K
NM MARKETING
3.$186K
TKO PUBLIC AFFAIRS
4.$122K
THE FROST GROUP LLC
5.$119K
FAIRBANK, MASLIN, MAULLIN
6.$113K
STONES' PHONES
7.$111K
THE HOUSE OF PRINTING, INC.
8.$96K
CITI CARD
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$3.7M
Net Operating
$3.7M
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$5
Committee Refunds
$5K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$4.1M
Opposing
$17K
Total Outside Spending
$4.1M
Top Outside Spenders
01
$2.5MNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS CONGRESSIONAL FUND
+$2.5M
02
$1.1MNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
+$1.1M
03
$450KCALIFORNIANS FOR INTERGITY IN GOVERNMENT
+$450K
04
$93KCITIZENS FOR PROSPERITY AND GOOD GOVERNMENT
+$93K
05
$10KNATIONAL ABORTION AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ACTION LEAGUE PAC
-$10K
06
$4KVENTURA COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION PAC (VCDSA PAC)
-$4K
07
$3KPOLITICAL ACTION COUNCIL OF EDUCATORS(UNITED TEACHERS-LOS ANGELES)
-$3K
08
$1KCOURAGE CALIFORNIA SUPER PAC
+$1K
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H6CA24113Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
275 votes across 12 categories