How did Chris Van Hollen win their last election?

Chris Van Hollen won the 2016 general election with 60.9% of the vote (1,659,907 votes), winning by a margin of 25.2 points against 2 opponents.

When is Chris Van Hollen up for re-election?

Chris Van Hollen is up for re-election in 2028. Their current term ends January 3, 2029. They have served 2 terms in this office. Senate seats are contested in staggered six-year cycles, with roughly one-third up each election.

What is Chris Van Hollen's current election status?

Chris Van Hollen'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 Chris Van Hollen raised?

According to FEC filings, Chris Van Hollen has raised $1,077,156 in campaign funds, spent $356,449, and has $2,674,109 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.

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic U.S. Senate

State: Maryland
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 9 years, 2 months

Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

All Representatives

Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic Senator from Maryland serving in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Now in their 2nd term, they have cast 17 recorded votes, and sponsored 49 bills. They won their 2016 election with 60.9% of the vote, a 25.2-point margin. Next election in 2028.

17 Votes 49 Bills Sponsored 60.9% 2016 Win 2 Terms 2028 Re-election

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