How much does Joe Courtney spend on office expenses?

Joe Courtney has spent $1,623,969 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 Joe Courtney's office budget money go?

The Members' Representational Allowance (MRA) covers official office operations. The largest categories are Staff Compensation (82.9%) and Rent & Utilities (9.0%). All spending is publicly reported through the House Statement of Disbursements.

How did Joe Courtney win their last election?

Joe Courtney won the 2024 general election with 58.0% of the vote (218,162 votes), winning by a margin of 16.0 points against 1 opponent.

When is Joe Courtney up for re-election?

Joe Courtney is up for re-election in 2026. Election Day is November 3, 2026. Their current term ends January 3, 2027. They have served 10 terms in this office. All 435 House seats are up every two years.

What is Joe Courtney's current election status?

Joe Courtney'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 Joe Courtney raised?

According to FEC filings, Joe Courtney has raised $488,047 in campaign funds, spent $317,744, and has $521,414 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.

Joe Courtney

Democrat U.S. House • Connecticut 02 · Connecticut 02

State: Connecticut
Phone: (202) 225-2076
Salary: $174,000/year
Tenure: 19 years, 3 months

2482

Recorded Votes

179

Became Law

Bills Sponsored

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Joe Courtney is a Democratic Representative representing Connecticut's 2nd District in the 111th Congress (2009–2011). Now in their 10th term, they have cast 2482 recorded votes, seen 179 measures become law, and sponsored 18 bills. They won their 2024 election with 58.0% of the vote, a 16.0-point margin. Their office has spent $1,623,969 in taxpayer-funded expenses this period. Up for re-election November 2026.

2482 Votes 179 Laws 18 Bills Sponsored 58.0% 2024 Win 10 Terms 2026 Re-election

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112-hr2096 2011-06-02 House

Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012

Committee Yea

112-hres631 2012-04-25 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3523) to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cyber security entities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4628) to extend student loan interest rates for undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford Loans; and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr3523 2011-11-30 House

Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011

Committee Yea

112-hr3336 2011-11-03 House

Small Business Credit Availability Act

Committee Nay

112-hr1038 2011-03-11 House

To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest containing private improvements that were developed based upon the reliance of the landowners in an erroneous survey conducted in May 1960.

Committee Yea

112-hr2157 2011-06-13 House

To facilitate a land exchange involving certain National Forest System lands in the Inyo National Forest, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

112-hres620 2012-04-17 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses.

Committee Nay

112-hr9 2012-03-21 House

Small Business Tax Cut Act

Became Law Yea

112-hres619 2012-04-17 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4348) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr4348 2012-04-16 House

Jason's Law

Became Law Yea

112-hr2453 2011-07-07 House

Mark Twain Commemorative Coin Act

Became Law Yea

112-hres614 2012-04-16 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4089) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing and shooting, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hr4089 2012-02-27 House

Polar Bear Conservation and Fairness Act of 2012

Committee Yea

112-hr1815 2011-05-10 House

Lena Horne Recognition Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr4040 2012-02-15 House

To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf.

Became Law Yea

112-hr3001 2011-09-21 House

Raoul Wallenberg Centennial Celebration Act

Became Law Yea

112-hr4281 2012-03-28 House

Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012

Became Law Nay

112-hres600 2012-03-28 House

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4281) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund pending enactment of a multiyear law reauthorizing such programs, and for other purposes.

Committee Nay

112-hconres112 2012-03-23 House

Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022.

Committee Nay

112-hres597 2012-03-27 House

Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Committee Nay

Election History

Regular Election Up for Re-election 2026 10 terms served

58.0% 218,162 votes

Won by 16.0 points

Mike France (R) 42.0% 157,878

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)

$488,047

Total Raised

$317,744

Total Spent

$521,414

Cash on Hand

Source: Federal Election Commission · Candidate ID: H2CT02112 · Through 12/31/2025 · 2026 Cycle

Taxpayer-Funded Office Spending (MRA)

$1,623,969

Total spent year to date

Through Oct 1 - Dec 31, 2025

$135,331/mo $4,449/day

Staff Compensation 82.9%

$1,346,547

Rent & Utilities 9.0%

$146,112

Travel 3.2%

$51,614

Other Services 2.0%

$32,783

Printing 1.5%

$24,946

Supplies 0.9%

$14,932

Top Recipients This Quarter

Grant Ayanti E Staff $54,992

Costigan Maria Staff $37,500

Fogarasi Beata A. Staff $27,000

Tomsheck Ryan F. Staff $27,000

Weseliza Karen Staff $21,900

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

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

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Institutional Tilt

111-hres28
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hconres321
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

↗ WTVote · ↗ Congress.gov

111-hres154
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

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

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