U.S. Representative
Jamie Raskin
Maryland District 8
DemocratProgressive
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Voting Profile
Legislative Record
Most Active Policy Areas
#1 healthcare#2 budget#3 other
65
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Ideology Spectrum
-0.50Progressive
Jamie Raskin positions himself on the progressive end of the Democratic Party, with a voting record more liberal than the average House Democrat. His NOMINATE score of -0.504 places him firmly in the progressive wing, reflecting consistent support for expanding government programs and social policy reforms.
LiberalModerateConservative
Democrat avg
More liberal than the average Democrat (-0.38)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
Category Breakdown
65
total votes analyzed
Overview
Representative Jamie Raskin has served Maryland in the U.S. House with a focus on healthcare legislation, which comprises the majority of his recorded votes. His voting pattern shows strong alignment with Democratic Party positions, particularly on procedural votes where he consistently opposes Republican-led measures. Raskin's legislative activity spans multiple policy areas, with notable engagement in healthcare (41 votes), budget matters (9 votes), and agricultural issues (3 votes). His voting record suggests prioritization of healthcare access and government program expansion. As a constitutional law professor before entering Congress, Raskin brings an academic perspective to legislative work. His voting patterns reflect a commitment to progressive policy goals while operating within the Democratic caucus framework.
Key Positions
- •Consistent support for healthcare-related legislation (59% approval rate on healthcare votes)
- •Opposition to Republican procedural motions (Previous Question votes)
- •Support for defense-related measures when they reach the floor
- •Active engagement on budget and fiscal policy matters
By Policy Area
Healthcare41
59% yea41% nay
Budget & Spending9
56% yea44% nay
Other7
57% yea43% 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: $22.8M
Fundraising Over Time
Raised per election cycleSpent
Contribution Sources
Individual$6.5M
94%
PAC / Committees$395K
6%
Party Committee$1K
0%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$3.5M
Small Dollar (<$200)
$3.1M
Donation Sizes
Under $200
$4.2M · 61%
$200 – 499
$494K · 7%
$500 – 999
$526K · 8%
$1,000 – 1,999
$640K · 9%
$2,000+
$983K · 14%
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
In-state (MD)$1.3M · 33%
Out-of-state$2.5M · 67%
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.
MD
$1.3M
CA
$494K
NY
$393K
DC
$247K
MA
$216K
FL
$157K
PA
$103K
VA
$95K
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
NOT EMPLOYED$2.3M
SELF-EMPLOYED$385K
NULL$29K
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY$18K
ROM-RYMER AND ASSOCIATES$11K
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY$8K
INFORMATION REQUESTED$8K
INTRAFI$7K
LONE PINE CAPITAL$7K
ALSOP LOUIE PARTNERS$7K
ARNOLD VENTURES$7K
STAND UP AMERICA$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
Other / Uncategorized
$3.2M
Administrative
$662K
Contributions
$362K
Materials
$118K
Transfers
$65K
Refunds
$41K
Fundraising
$31K
Advertising
$12K
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
1.$1.3M
AISLE 518 STRATEGIES
2.$481K
PAYCHEX
3.$453K
GRASSROOTS ANALYTICS, INC.
4.$340K
DCCC
5.$318K
NGP VAN INC.
6.$216K
ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES
7.$197K
AMERICAN EXPRESS
8.$197K
HM CONSULTING
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$4.0M
Operating Offsets
$58K
Net Operating
$3.9M
Refunds
Individual Refunds
$50K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$103K
Opposing
$0
Total Outside Spending
$103K
Top Outside Spenders
01
$72KFREETHOUGHT EQUALITY SUPER PAC
+$72K
02
$13KNEA ADVOCACY FUND
+$13K
03
$10KNEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
+$10K
04
$8KMAYDAY PAC
+$8K
05
$123.73PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES
+$123.73
06
$40SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION
+$40
07
$30SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE
+$30
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Coverage: 1/1/2025 – 6/30/2026FEC: H6MD08457Updated: 8/12/2026Source: FEC.gov (all authorized committees)
Voting Record
Congressional Votes
61 votes across 8 categories