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Brian Schatz

Democrat Senate Democratic Conference Deputy Secretary U.S. Senate
State
Hawaii
Salary
$174,000/year
Tenure
13 years, 7 months
25
Recorded Votes
21
Became Law
53
Bills Sponsored
All Representatives
Next Election November 2028
Term ends: January 3, 2029 Last won: 2016 (70.1%, +48.9pt) Terms served: 4 Term length: 6 years

Current Focus

119th Congress · 2025–2027

Schatz has been active across several areas in the 119th Congress, most often Economy & Taxes, Foreign Affairs and Education.

  • Economy & Taxes 6 actions
  • Foreign Affairs 5 actions
  • Education 4 actions
  1. Sponsored 119-s4545 — Scientific Integrity Act 20 cosponsors
  2. Sponsored 119-sconres32 — A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility. 10 cosponsors
  3. Sponsored 119-s3823 — FAIR Act 12 cosponsors
  4. Sponsored 119-s3570 — Data Care Act of 2025 14 cosponsors

Recent Activity

Last 14 days
  1. 2026-07-23
    Introduced 119-s5131 — A bill to analyze the feasibility of attaching Department of State consular officers to Coast Guard and Navy missions in Pacific Island countries.

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Brian Schatz is a Democratic Senator from Hawaii serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 4th term, they have cast 25 recorded votes, seen 21 measures become law, and sponsored 53 bills. They won their 2016 election with 70.1% of the vote, a 48.9-point margin. Next election in 2028.

25 Votes 21 Laws 53 Bills Sponsored 70.1% 2016 Win 4 Terms 2028 Re-election
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Legislative Record

Hawaii Congressional Delegation

Other members of the 119th Congress representing Hawaii. View full Hawaii delegation

Mazie K. Hirono
Mazie K. Hirono U.S. Senate Democratic
Ed Case
Ed Case U.S. House • Hawaii U.S. House Hawaii District 1 Democratic
Jill Tokuda
Jill Tokuda U.S. House • Hawaii U.S. House Hawaii District 2 Democratic

Frequently Asked Questions

How did Brian Schatz win their last election?

Brian Schatz won the 2016 general election with 70.1% of the vote (306,604 votes), winning by a margin of 48.9 points against 3 opponents.

When is Brian Schatz up for re-election?

Brian Schatz is up for re-election in 2028. Their current term ends January 3, 2029. They have served 4 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

What is Brian Schatz's current election status?

Brian Schatz's current term ends January 3, 2029. Their next election is in 2028. Senators serve six-year terms with elections staggered across three classes.

How much campaign money has Brian Schatz raised?

According to FEC filings, Brian Schatz has raised $1,185,718 in campaign funds, spent $508,869, and has $2,333,474 cash on hand.

What is the difference between campaign funds and office spending?

Campaign funds are raised from donors for election purposes and regulated by the FEC. Office spending (MRA) is a separate taxpayer-funded budget allocated to each House member for staff salaries, rent, travel, and official duties. The two cannot be mixed — campaign money cannot pay for official expenses and vice versa.