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

Call Office All Representatives

Next Election On the November 3, 2026 Ballot

Term ends: January 3, 2027 Last won: 2024 (58.0%, +16.0pt) Terms served: 10 Term length: 2 years

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

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., 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.

111-hres976 2009-12-16 House

Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3326) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 64) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2010, and for other purposes; for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4314) to permit continued financing of Government operations; for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2847) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

111-hconres223 2009-12-16 House

Providing for the sine die adjournment of the first session of the One Hundred Eleventh Congress.

Committee Yea

111-hr4314 2009-12-15 House

To permit continued financing of Government operations.

Became Law Yea

111-hres973 2009-12-15 House

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Committee Yea

111-hres905 2009-11-16 House

Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the retirement of Justice Louis D. Brandeis from the United States Supreme Court.

Committee Yea

111-hr3714 2009-10-01 House

Daniel Pearl Freedom of the Press Act of 2009

Became Law Yea

111-hconres160 2009-06-26 House

Recognizing the contributions of the American Kennel Club.

Committee Yea

111-hr1110 2009-02-23 House

Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement Act of 2009

Committee Yea

111-hres971 2009-12-15 House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding guidelines for breast cancer screening for women ages 40 to 49.

Committee Yea

111-hres894 2009-11-05 House

Honoring the 50th anniversary of the recording of the album "Kind of Blue" and reaffirming jazz as a national treasure.

Committee Yea

111-hr3978 2009-11-02 House

First Responder Anti-Terrorism Training Resources Act

Became Law Yea

111-hr2194 2009-04-30 House

Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010

Became Law Yea

111-hr1517 2009-03-16 House

To allow certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who serve under an overseas limited appointment for at least 2 years, and whose service is rated fully successful or higher throughout that time, to be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service.

Became Law Yea

111-hres150 2009-02-10 House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that A. Philip Randolph should be recognized for his lifelong leadership and work to end discrimination and secure equal employment and labor opportunities for all Americans.

Committee Yea

111-hres942 2009-12-02 House

Commending the Real Salt Lake soccer club for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup.

Committee Yea

111-hres779 2009-09-25 House

Recognizing the importance of youth runaway prevention and at-risk youth programs.

Committee Yea

111-hr4173 2009-12-02 House

Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Became Law Nay

111-hres964 2009-12-10 House

Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 4173) to provide for financial regulatory reform, to protect consumers and investors, to enhance Federal understanding of insurance issues, to regulate the over-the-counter derivatives markets, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

111-hres962 2009-12-09 House

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Committee Yea

111-hres961 2009-12-09 House

Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 3288) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Committee Yea

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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

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111-hconres321
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres154
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres1682
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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111-hres1422
Voted YES on institutional-leaning bill

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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

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

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

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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