How much does Craig Goldman spend on office expenses?

Craig Goldman has spent $1,581,858 in taxpayer-funded office expenses year-to-date (through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025), including staff compensation, rent and utilities, travel, and other services. The full breakdown with top vendor recipients is available on this profile's Finance tab.

Where does Craig Goldman's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (71.0%) and Printing (7.3%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Craig Goldman win their last election?

Craig Goldman won the 2024 general election with 63.5% of the vote (215,564 votes), winning by a margin of 27.0 points against 1 opponent.

When is Craig Goldman up for re-election?

Craig Goldman is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 1 term in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Craig Goldman's current election status?

Craig Goldman's current term ends January 3, 2027. They are up for re-election on November 3, 2026. House members serve two-year terms and face election every cycle.

How much campaign money has Craig Goldman raised?

According to FEC filings, Craig Goldman has raised $1,046,255 in campaign funds, spent $612,576, and has $969,575 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.

Craig Goldman

Republican U.S. House • Texas U.S. House Texas District 12 · Texas U.S. House Texas District 12

State: Texas
Phone: (202) 225-5071
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 1 year, 3 months

281

Recorded Votes

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

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Craig Goldman is a Republican Representative representing Texas's District in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). In office for 1 year, 3 months, they have cast 281 recorded votes, and sponsored 30 bills. They won their 2024 election with 63.5% of the vote, a 27.0-point margin. Their office has spent $1,581,858 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

281 Votes 30 Bills Sponsored 63.5% 2024 Win 1 Term 2026 Re-election

How congressional sessions work

Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2025) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2026). Modern Congresses begin on January 3 of odd-numbered years and end on January 3 two years later, unless a law sets a different date. The House is elected every two years, while Senators serve six-year terms staggered so that roughly one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years.

119-hres1142 2026-03-27 House

Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

House Floor Vote Yea

119-hr7084 2026-01-15 House

To amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

119-hr8029 2026-03-20 House

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

119-hres1128 2026-03-20 House

Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security.

Committee Yea

119-hres1131 2026-03-24 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8029) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1128) expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5103) to establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7084) to amend title 46, United States Code, with respect to the types of vessels that may enter or operate in navigable waters of the United States or transfer cargo in any port or place under the jurisdiction of the United States, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

119-hr5103 2025-09-03 House

Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025

Committee Nay

119-hr6422 2025-12-04 House

American Water Stewardship Act

Committee Yea

119-hr4638 2025-07-23 House

Federal Working Animal Protection Act

Introduced Yea

119-hjres139 2026-01-09 House

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.

Introduced Yea

119-hr1958 2025-03-06 House

Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026

Introduced Yea

119-hr556 2025-01-16 House

Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act

Introduced Yea

119-hres1115 2026-03-16 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Committee Yea

119-hr4294 2025-07-07 House

Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026

Introduced Yea

119-hres1099 2026-03-04 House

Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

Committee Yea

119-hr7744 2026-03-02 House

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced Yea

119-hconres38 2025-06-17 House

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Committee Yea

119-hres1100 2026-03-04 House

Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records of the Committee's review of violations or alleged violations of clause 9 (as it pertains to acts of sexual harassment) and clause 18 of rule XXIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Committee Yea

119-hres1095 2026-03-03 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7744) making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

119-hr6472 2025-12-04 House

Territorial Student Access to Higher Education Act

Introduced Nay

119-hr4758 2025-07-25 House

Homeowner Energy Freedom Act

Introduced Yea

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 1 term served

63.5% 215,564 votes

Won by 27.0 points

Trey J. Hunt (D) 36.5% 124,154

Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab

Current Election Status

Current Term Ends January 3, 2027

Term Length 2 years (all House seats)

Next Election November 3, 2026

Status Up for Re-election 2026

Campaign Finance (FEC)

$1,046,255

Total Raised

$612,576

Total Spent

$969,575

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H4TX12065 · Through 02/11/2026 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,581,858

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$131,822/mo $4,334/day

Staff Compensation 71.0%

$1,123,070

Printing 7.3%

$115,245

Franked Mail 7.1%

$113,032

Rent & Utilities 4.6%

$72,812

Travel 4.0%

$62,801

Other Services 3.3%

$52,848

Supplies 2.5%

$39,459

Top Recipients This Quarter

United States Postal Service Franked Mail $64,854

Weidlich Zachary S. Staff $53,450

Schwarzbach Jennifer L. Staff $48,250

Mountain Jackson C. Staff $36,652

Earl Joshua A. Staff $33,333

Source: House Statement of Disbursements · Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

Financial Transparency

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House Financial Disclosures Annual reports & stock transaction filings

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OpenSecrets Profile Campaign donors, lobbying, & outside spending

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What The Facts Score

Measured from public voting records, Census district demographics, and CRS bill data. Not an editorial judgment — the same formula applies to every member regardless of party.

District Disconnect

Institutional Tilt

Sponsor Contradiction

100

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Craig A. Goldman co-sponsors Defense legislation but voted No on 119-hconres64, which covers the same subject area.

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Institutional Tilt

119-hres1128
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres426
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres5
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hres377
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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119-hjres75
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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Sponsor Contradiction

119-hconres64 — To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela tha NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr3617 — Securing Americaâs Critical Minerals Supply Act NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr1366 — Mining Regulatory Clarity Act NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

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119-hres539 — Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security. NO
Sponsors Defense bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

119-hr4758 — Homeowner Energy Freedom Act NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Methodology: The WTF Score is computed from five equally-party-neutral pillars: District Disconnect (30%), Institutional Tilt (25%), Sponsor Contradiction (20%), Ghost Voting (15%), and Anomaly Complicity (10%). Each uses only public government data. Full methodology →

Sources: Congress.gov · Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · Legislative Dossier on The Honest Copy