Federal · Arizona · Democratic
Mark Kelly
Democrat U.S. Senator for Arizona.
Voted further left than 64% of the Senate, based on 858 roll-call votes this Congress.4
Each tick is a member of the Senate. Scores are DW-NOMINATE, a standard measure computed from every recorded vote by Voteview at UCLA.
On the record
- Office
- U.S. Senator for Arizona1
- Party
- Democratic1
- In this office since
- December 2, 20201
- Term ends
- January 3, 20291
- Contact
- Official website · 202-224-2235 · X / Twitter · Facebook · YouTube · Instagram1
- Filed to run
- U.S. Senate, Arizona (2028)3
What they say and what they did
Their stated positions, quoted from their website, next to their record in the 119th Congress (2025–26): bills they sponsored and how they voted on bills' final passage.
- 54 bills sponsored, 1 became law · 324 cosponsored5
- Voted on 53 of 56 final votes on bills; missed 36
- Committees: Senate Special Committee on Aging; Joint Economic Committee; Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works; Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; Senate Committee on Armed Services2
Economy and jobs
What they say
Wants to lower gas prices by strengthening energy independence and eliminating the federal gas tax.
“Senator Kelly is leading efforts to lower high gas prices by strengthening our nation’s energy independence and eliminating the federal gas tax through the end of the year.”7
Supports boosting domestic microchip production to create jobs and lower costs.
“He led the passage of a bipartisan plan to boost domestic microchip production, which will create high-paying Arizona jobs in addition to bringing down costs.”7
Wants to rebuild and reinvent the economy for the 21st century.
“We not only need to rebuild our economy, but also reinvent it for the 21st century.”7
Supports upgrading infrastructure and expanding job training for Arizonans.
“That starts with upgrading Arizona’s infrastructure and expanding job training for Arizonans, including those who won’t get a four year degree.”7
Supports investments in microchip manufacturing and the state’s growing tech and defense sectors.
“He has been working to build new job training centers in Arizona, strengthen apprenticeship and job training programs, as well as investing in microchip manufacturing and our state’s growing tech and defense sectors.”7
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 32 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5117: Senior Chatbot Protection Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 5031: Building Community in America Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 4742: AI DATA Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 228: Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027Bill Passed 90–6, August 8, 20268
- Voted Nay on H.R. 20: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 71–29, January 30, 20269
- Voted Yea on H.R. 11: Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026Bill Passed 82–15, January 15, 202610
- Voted Nay on H.R. 618: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026Bill Passed 60–40, November 10, 202511
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 600: A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.Joint Resolution Passed 51–47, October 30, 202512
Taxes
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 6 and cosponsored 26 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5530: Consumer Fuel Costs Relief Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 5518: Make AI Work for Americans Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored S. 4297: Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 151: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–28, March 26, 202513
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 102: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".Joint Resolution Passed 70–27, March 4, 202514
Health care
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 47 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4916: Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 1700: LIHEAP Parity Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Immigration
What they say
Supports a coordinated response to border challenges that is safe, orderly, and humane.
“He’s introduced bipartisan legislation to require the federal government to develop a coordinated response that ensures a safe, orderly, and humane process at the border.”7
Supports providing more resources to secure the border.
“Senator Kelly will continue to push the administration to provide better communication and more resources to secure our border.”7
Supports protecting Dreamers and providing them a pathway to citizenship.
“This includes protecting Dreamers who were brought to this country as young children and are just as American as Senator Kelly’s two daughters. They deserve a pathway to become American citizens so they can continue to contribute to our communities.”7
Supports an earned pathway to citizenship for those who have lived and worked in communities for years.
“We also need to provide an earned pathway to citizenship that would require individuals to pay a fee and pass a background check for those who have lived and worked in our communities for years.”7
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 15 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4273: Nicholas Douglas Quets Border Travel Safety Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 3683: Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202615
- Voted Yea on S. 7: Laken Riley ActBill Passed 64–35, January 20, 202516
Abortion
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 1 bills on this issue5
Guns
Energy and climate
What they say
Supports addressing western drought conditions and securing a sustainable water future.
“As our state continues growing amidst a historic drought, it’s critical that we have the water supply to keep up. Senator Kelly has been a leader on addressing western drought conditions and securing a sustainable water future for our state.”7
Supports upgrading western water systems to be more water-efficient.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law he helped write includes major upgrades for western water systems, making them more water-efficient.”7
Supports improving water management and conservation strategies.
“His leadership is not only upgrading our dams, canals, and reservoirs, but also improving water management and conservation strategies for decades to come.”7
What they did
- Sponsored 12 and cosponsored 24 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5249: MORE American Fuel Act of 2026 Held at the desk.
- Sponsored S. 4846: TAAP Act Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Sponsored S. 3715: Chiricahua National Park Act Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 667.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 84: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Public Land Order No. 7917 for Withdrawal of Federal Lands; Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, MN.Joint Resolution Passed 50–49, April 16, 202617
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 632: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Coastal Plain Oil and Gas Leasing Program Record of Decision.Joint Resolution Passed 49–45, December 4, 202518
- Voted Not voting on H.J.Res. 623: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to Buffalo Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendment.Joint Resolution Passed 51–43, November 20, 202519
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 599: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska Integrated Activity Plan Record of Decision".Joint Resolution Passed 52–45, October 30, 202520
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 560: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to "Central Yukon Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan".Joint Resolution Passed 50–46, October 9, 202521
Education
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 15 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 5620: UNPLUGGED Schools Grant Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored S. 5029: Educators for America Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Crime and policing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 27 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 1752: EdCOPS Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 1611: Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 767: HIDTA Enhancement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202522
Foreign policy
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 4 and cosponsored 25 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S.J.Res. 161: A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S. 4278: PEACE Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored S. 4270: Nicholas Douglas Quets United States-Mexico Rapid Response for Victims of Crime Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Voted Yea on H.R. 224: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026Bill Passed 86–11, August 7, 202623
Social Security and Medicare
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 0 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5
Housing
What they say
- No position found on their website.
Elections and voting
What they say
Wants to ban members of Congress from trading stocks to prevent insider trading.
“Banning members of Congress from trading stocks is a necessary step to take on corrupt insider trading and ensure those in Washington are working for the people, not their own stock portfolios.”7
Demonstrates commitment to transparency by publicly posting his official schedule online.
“He also demonstrates his commitment to transparency by publicly posting his official schedule online so all Arizonans can see who he’s meeting with and how he’s working for our state.”7
Introduced legislation to reduce corporate influence in political campaigns.
“Senator Kelly also introduced the Ban Corporate PACs Act to reduce corporate influence in Washington by prohibiting for-profit corporations from influencing political campaigns and federal elections.”7
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 20 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 2319: A bill to designate the Federal building located at 300 West Congress Street in Tucson, Arizona, as the "Raul M. Grijalva Federal Building". Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 227.
- Sponsored S. 2515: Ban Corporate PACs Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Voted Nay on H.J.Res. 37: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment Act of 2025.Joint Resolution Passed 49–47, February 12, 202625
- Voted Yea on S.J.Res. 654: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Joint Resolution Defeated 50–50, December 18, 202526
Technology and AI
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 3 and cosponsored 11 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4909: Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
- Sponsored S. 4810: CHIPS Training in America Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Sponsored S. 1743: Extreme Heat Economic Study Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Voted Nay on S.J.Res. 238: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program".Joint Resolution Passed 50–38, May 8, 202527
Civil rights
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
Military and veterans
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 5 and cosponsored 44 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 4683: WARP Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored S. 4682: Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored S. 201: ACES Act of 2025 Public Law 119-32
- Voted Yea on S. 648: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Motion Agreed to 77–20, December 17, 202528
- Voted Yea on S. 570: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026Bill Passed 77–20, October 9, 202529
Drugs and addiction
What they say
- No position found on their website.
What they did
- Sponsored 2 and cosponsored 6 bills on this issue5
- Sponsored S. 767: HIDTA Enhancement Act Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored S. 150: Combating Cartels on Social Media Act of 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Voted Nay on S. 163: Secure America ActBill Passed 52–47, June 5, 202615
- Voted Yea on S. 127: HALT Fentanyl ActBill Passed 84–16, March 14, 202522
Money: U.S. Senate, Arizona (2028)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.3
- From individuals $40.4M
- From PACs and other committees $27K
- From the candidate $23
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $357K
Gifts from people, by size30
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 83%
- $200–$499 6%
- $500–$999 5%
- $1,000–$1,999 4%
- $2,000 and up 3%
Top PACs and committees giving directly31
Outside groups spending in this race32
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $52K
| Votevets | $40,000 |
| Blue Majority Project | $12,000 |
Individual donors
- $14.1M from 230,601 itemized gifts33
- 21% came from people in Arizona33
- 26% came from retired people33
- Top states: Arizona $2.9M, California $2.4M, New York $755K, Texas $743K, Florida $611K33
Where donors work33
Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.
| G G Greene Enterprises | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Heritage Capital | 4 gifts | $14,000 |
| Mass General Hospital | 8 gifts | $13,750 |
| Reglagene | 11 gifts | $13,500 |
| Wonderful | 4 gifts | $13,200 |
| University of Arizona | 295 gifts | $13,121 |
| 89 gifts | $12,260 | |
| Marian | 6 gifts | $11,500 |
| Flagship Pioneering | 9 gifts | $10,750 |
| Field Hands Productions | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Icg | 3 gifts | $10,500 |
| Arizona State University | 201 gifts | $10,484 |
| Concord Servicing | 4 gifts | $10,000 |
| Transdigm Group | 4 gifts | $10,000 |
| Grossman Properties | 19 gifts | $9,850 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress: Mark Kellyhttps://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/K000377Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2congress-legislators, current members (public domain)https://github.com/unitedstates/congress-legislatorsListed as a source by congress-legislators
- 3FEC candidate record S0AZ00350https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S0AZ00350/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4Voteview (UCLA): DW-NOMINATE scores, 119th Congresshttps://voteview.com/dataRetrieved October 16, 2026 · Free to use with credit
- 5GovInfo / Congress.gov bill status, 119th Congresshttps://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/119Retrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 6Roll-call votes: Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, and U.S. Senatehttps://clerk.house.gov/VotesRetrieved October 15, 2026 · Public domain
- 7Mark Kelly: kelly.senate.govhttps://www.kelly.senate.gov/priorities/Read October 13, 2026
- 8Senate roll call 228, August 8, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00228.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 9Senate roll call 20, January 30, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00020.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 10Senate roll call 11, January 15, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00011.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 11Senate roll call 618, November 10, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00618.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 12Senate roll call 600, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00600.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 13Senate roll call 151, March 26, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00151.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 14Senate roll call 102, March 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00102.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 15Senate roll call 163, June 5, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00163.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 16Senate roll call 7, January 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00007.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 17Senate roll call 84, April 16, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00084.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 18Senate roll call 632, December 4, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00632.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 19Senate roll call 623, November 20, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00623.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 20Senate roll call 599, October 30, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00599.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 21Senate roll call 560, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00560.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 22Senate roll call 127, March 14, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00127.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 23Senate roll call 224, August 7, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00224.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 24Senate roll call 53, March 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00053.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 25Senate roll call 37, February 12, 2026https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1192/vote_119_2_00037.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 26Senate roll call 654, December 18, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00654.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 27Senate roll call 238, May 8, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00238.htmOn the Joint Resolution
- 28Senate roll call 648, December 17, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00648.htmOn the Motion
- 29Senate roll call 570, October 9, 2025https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00570.htmOn Passage of the Bill
- 30FEC: contributions to Mark Kelly by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S0AZ00350/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 31FEC: committee contributions to Mark Kelly, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00696526&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 32FEC: independent expenditures about Mark Kelly, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=S0AZ00350&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 33FEC: itemized individual contributions to Mark Kelly for Senate, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00696526&two_year_transaction_period=2026Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026