How much does Debbie Dingell spend on office expenses?

Debbie Dingell has spent $1,734,889 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 Debbie Dingell's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (84.8%) and Rent & Utilities (8.3%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Debbie Dingell win their last election?

Debbie Dingell won the 2024 general election with 62.0% of the vote (281,162 votes), winning by a margin of 27.0 points against 3 opponents.

When is Debbie Dingell up for re-election?

Debbie Dingell is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 6 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Debbie Dingell's current election status?

Debbie Dingell'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 Debbie Dingell raised?

According to FEC filings, Debbie Dingell has raised $695,613 in campaign funds, spent $693,314, and has $345,222 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.

Debbie Dingell

Democrat U.S. House • Michigan 06 · Michigan 06

State: Michigan
Phone: (202) 225-4071
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 3 years, 3 months

3595

Recorded Votes

179

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

Call Office All Representatives

Debbie Dingell is a Democratic Representative representing Michigan's 6th District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 6th term, they have cast 3595 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 24 bills. They won their 2024 election with 62.0% of the vote, a 27.0-point margin. Their office has spent $1,734,889 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

3595 Votes 179 Laws 24 Bills Sponsored 62.0% 2024 Win 6 Terms 2026 Re-election

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Each numbered Congress spans two calendar years and is divided into two sessions: the first session (odd-numbered year, e.g., 2009) and the second session (even-numbered year, e.g., 2010). 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-hr1834 2025-03-04 House

Breaking the Gridlock Act

Committee Yea

119-hr504 2025-01-16 House

Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr131 2025-01-03 House

Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act

Became Law Yea

119-hr4776 2025-07-25 House

SPEED Act

Committee Yea

119-hr1366 2025-02-14 House

Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr845 2025-01-31 House

Pet and Livestock Protection Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr498 2025-01-16 House

Do No Harm in Medicaid Act

Committee Yea

119-hr6703 2025-12-15 House

Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3616 2025-05-29 House

Reliable Power Act

Committee Nay

119-hr3492 2025-05-19 House

Protect Childrenâs Innocence Act of 2025

Committee Yea

119-hr4371 2025-07-14 House

Kayla Hamilton Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3632 2025-05-29 House

Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025

Became Law Yea

119-hr3187 2025-05-05 House

To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.

Became Law Yea

119-hr3668 2025-06-02 House

Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

Became Law Yea

119-hres939 2025-12-10 House

Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Committee Nay

119-hr3898 2025-06-11 House

PERMIT Act

Committee Yea

119-hr3638 2025-05-29 House

Electric Supply Chain Act

Committee Nay

119-hr3628 2025-05-29 House

State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act

Committee Nay

119-hr3383 2025-05-14 House

Increasing Investor Opportunities Act

Committee Nay

119-hr2550 2025-04-01 House

Protect America's Workforce Act

Committee Yea

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 6 terms served

62.0% 281,162 votes

Won by 27.0 points

Heather Smiley (R) 35.0% 158,658

Clyde K. Shabazz (G) 1.8% 7,963

Bill Krebaum (L) 1.2% 5,523

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)

$695,613

Total Raised

$693,314

Total Spent

$345,222

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H4MI12079 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,734,889

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$144,574/mo $4,753/day

Staff Compensation 84.8%

$1,471,753

Rent & Utilities 8.3%

$143,443

Travel 2.0%

$34,939

Other Services 1.9%

$33,130

Supplies 1.6%

$27,132

Printing 0.5%

$9,095

Equipment 0.5%

$8,844

Top Recipients This Quarter

Rorke Megan N. Staff $41,500

Johnson Michaela A. Staff $34,750

Hayward Zachary G. Staff $30,750

Kadri Jannie A Staff $29,500

Seabrook William H. Staff $29,500

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

Ghost Voting

Anomaly Complicity

Did You Know?

sponsor contradiction

Debbie Dingell co-sponsors Energy legislation but voted No on 111-hr4715, which covers the same subject area.

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Institutional Tilt

111-hres28
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hres1682
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hres1422
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hconres293
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hres311
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

Sponsor Contradiction

111-hr4715 — Clean Estuaries Act of 2010 NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hr3183 — Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 NO
Sponsors Technology bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hr2 — Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 NO
Sponsors Justice bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hr3534 — Consolidated Land, Energy, and Aquatic Resources Act of 2010 NO
Sponsors Energy bills but voted NO on this one

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hr2868 — Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2010 NO
Sponsors Defense 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