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Ed Case

Democratic · Representative, HI ·1

Ed Case is the Democratic U.S. Representative (HI's 1st congressional district). The platform has 8 voting records on file (2019-2025) and 63 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
58 MODERATE
Connection Density 20%
63 → 13
Donor Influence 15%
42 → 6
Silence Risk 25%
69 → 17
Contradiction Risk 25%
48 → 12
Intelligence Volume 15%
80 → 12
Constituency Deviation 0%
16 → 0
Voting Misalignment 0%
0 → 0
% = weight in composite score · Raw component 0–100 × weight = weighted contribution (→) · Sum of contributions = overall score. Hover a row for details.
Rep. Ed Case voted against standalone Israel aid (H.R. 7217) on February 6, 2024, then voted for the identical Israel aid component when packaged in an omnibus (H.R. 8034) on April 20, 2024 — a 73-day reversal that is consistent with strategic positioning rather than a change in substantive policy views on Israel aid.
inferential · 2024-04-20
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Cook Partisan Voter Index: D+44
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median rent: $1,982
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: homeownership rate: 58.7%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Asian share of population: 49.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: poverty rate: 5.9%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median household income: $104,305
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Hawaii State Constitutional Convention Question (2024 general election) (2024) — passed, margin 51.1% for, 48.9% against
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Healthcare and Social Assistance (62) (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Construction (23) (share 0.08)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Defense / Public Administration (92) (share 0.18)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS Tourism / Accommodation and Food Services (72) (share 0.25)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Hawaiian Airlines (transportation/tourism) (7000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: University of Hawaii System (education) (10000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Outrigger Hospitality Group (tourism/hotels) (4000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: State of Hawaii (government) (23000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: U.S. Department of Defense (military installations, Pearl Harbor, Indo-Pacific Command) (35000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Hawaii's 1st Congressional District encompasses urban Honolulu on Oahu (from Makapu'u to Mililani and Kapolei) and serves approximately 719,645 constituents. It is rated D+44 by the Cook Partisan Voting Index — among the safest Democratic seats in America. It is a majority-minority district: 49.6% Asian, 15.8% White, with significant Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Hawaii's 1st Congressional District encompasses urban Honolulu on Oahu (from Makapu'u to Mililani and Kapolei) and serves approximately 719,645 constituents. It is rated D+44 by the Cook Partisan Voting Index — among the safest Democratic seats in America. It is a majority-minority district: 49.6% Asian, 15.8% White, with significant Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations. The median household income is $104,305 (well above the national $37,585 median), with a poverty rate of just 5.9%. Homeownership is 58.7% with a median home value of $882,200. Median rent is $1,982 — among the highest in the nation. Only 39.9% hold a bachelor's degree. Key industries include tourism (the dominant private-sector employer), defense (home to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command), construction, and agriculture. The district hosts Honolulu Harbor, critical military infrastructure spanning all islands, and a large federal workforce. Case has held the seat since 2019, and his late colleague Rep. Mark Takai held it 2015-2016. Case represents a deep-blue district where Democratic primaries are the de facto general election.
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Voted nay on H.R. 2670 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Initial FY26 version)) on 2025-09-10: Case broke with his typical support for NDAA bills, voting against the initial $893 billion House version. He cited the Trump administration's 'disruptive if not destructive' impact on military leadership, the inclusion of divisive culture-war mandates, and insufficient congressional oversight…
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Voted nay on H.R. 2670 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Initial FY26 version)) on 2025-09-10: Case broke with his typical support for NDAA bills, voting against the initial $893 billion House version. He cited the Trump administration's 'disruptive if not destructive' impact on military leadership, the inclusion of divisive culture-war mandates, and insufficient congressional oversight. This vote defied defense-sector donor expectations (Misc Defense was his #1 industry at $59k) while aligning with his stated concerns about politicization of the military. He secured $1.7 billion in Hawaii military construction projects in the same bill.
primary · 2025-09-10 ✓ Verified
Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 8034 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (Omnibus, Apr 2024)) on 2024-04-20: Case voted for a broader $26.38 billion Israel aid package bundled with Ukraine and Indo-Pacific funding. The vote reversed his February opposition to standalone Israel aid, demonstrating that packaging shaped his position. The omnibus bill included defense spending priorities directly benefitting…
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Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 8034 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (Omnibus, Apr 2024)) on 2024-04-20: Case voted for a broader $26.38 billion Israel aid package bundled with Ukraine and Indo-Pacific funding. The vote reversed his February opposition to standalone Israel aid, demonstrating that packaging shaped his position. The omnibus bill included defense spending priorities directly benefitting Hawaii's military installations. This cross-pressure vote aligned with both his defense-sector donors and national-security-oriented constituents while activating progressive criticism over Gaza.
inferential · 2024-04-20 ✓ Verified
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) affiliation Case cited free speech concerns aligning with ACLU warnings when voting against H.R. 6090 (Antisemitism Awareness Act).
House Appropriations Committee membership Case has served on the House Appropriations Committee since 2019, including the Defense Subcommittee.
Securities and Exchange Commission filing relationship Ed Case filed a filing with the SEC on 2008-11-10.
Mazie Hirono colleague Case represents Hawaii's 1st District alongside Senator Mazie Hirono, as she is a known entity and Hawaii's junior senator.
US Department of Defense (Pentagon) employment Top employer in Case's district (35,000 employees); Case serves on Appropriations Defense Subcommittee; received $108,300 from defense-sector PACs in 2023-2024.
Brian Schatz colleague Case serves in the Hawaii congressional delegation alongside Senator Brian Schatz.
Ses Space And Defense, Inc. PAC donor $7,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00828053/
Across The Aisle PAC donor $9,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00696591/
Chugach Alaska Corporation PAC (Cac PAC) donor $10,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00564377/
Blue Origin LLC PAC donor $9,500 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (7 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00557793/
Leidos Inc. PAC donor $7,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (7 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00546234/
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc PAC (Shippac) donor $10,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00325092/
Lockheed Martin Corporation Employees' Political Action Committee donor $8,500 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (6 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00303024/
The Home Depot Inc. PAC donor $5,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00284885/
Ernst & Young PAC donor $5,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00227744/
General Atomics P. A. C. donor $7,500 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00215285/
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC donor $8,500 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00147173/
The Boeing Company PAC donor $8,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (8 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00142711/
American Crystal Sugar Company PAC donor $10,000 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00110338/
L3harris Technologies, Inc. PAC donor $5,500 to Ed Case's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00100321/
BillVoteDateAlignment
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Present 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Nay 2026-09-03 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
position_evolution 60/100
Platform: "On February 6, 2024, Case voted Nay on H.R. 7217 — a standalone $17.6 billion Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — joining 166 House Democrats in opposing the GOP-drafted bill that lacked Ukraine and…
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On February 6, 2024, Case voted Nay on H.R. 7217 — a standalone $17.6 billion Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — joining 166 House Democrats in opposing the GOP-drafted bill that lacked Ukraine and humanitarian aid. His vote aligned with most Democratic leadership.
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Vote: on "On April 20, 2024, just 74 days later, Case voted Yea on H.R. 8034 — a $26.38 billion Israel…"
Case voted against standalone Israel military aid on Feb 6, 2024, citing the bill's lack of Ukraine and humanitarian components, yet voted for a much larger Israel aid package ($26.38B) on April 20, 2024, when it was bundled with other priorities. While the bills are distinct (standalone vs. omnibus), the substantive…
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Case voted against standalone Israel military aid on Feb 6, 2024, citing the bill's lack of Ukraine and humanitarian components, yet voted for a much larger Israel aid package ($26.38B) on April 20, 2024, when it was bundled with other priorities. While the bills are distinct (standalone vs. omnibus), the substantive outcome — approving Israel military aid — is identical. This evolution from opposition to support tracks with the legislative packaging rather than a change in Israel policy. The two source hosts differ (goerie.com vs. pluralpolicy.com), satisfying the independent-outlet requirement.
same_source_inconsistency 30/100
Platform: "Case told Civil Beat in April 2019: 'I completely believe in campaign finance and ethical reform... I'm a strong supporter of H.R. 1, the For The People Act' — the Democratic anti-corruption and campaign finance reform…
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Case told Civil Beat in April 2019: 'I completely believe in campaign finance and ethical reform... I'm a strong supporter of H.R. 1, the For The People Act' — the Democratic anti-corruption and campaign finance reform bill. He emphasized disclosure and transparency as his guiding principles.
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Vote: on "In April 2019, Civil Beat reported that Case raised 99% of his first-quarter campaign…"
[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Case publicly champions campaign finance reform and the For The People Act while simultaneously running a campaign funded almost entirely by corporate PACs and special interest money — with individual small-dollar donors contributing as little as 1.67% of…
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[auto-downgraded: both claims come from the same source host] Case publicly champions campaign finance reform and the For The People Act while simultaneously running a campaign funded almost entirely by corporate PACs and special interest money — with individual small-dollar donors contributing as little as 1.67% of his total 2023-2024 fundraising. His claim that PAC money is acceptable as long as it's disclosed contrasts with the reformist message of H.R. 1, which was designed to reduce the influence of exactly the sort of institutional money that dominates his fundraising. The two source hosts differ (civilbeat.org for the 2019 statement, civilbeat.org for the PAC-dependency disclosure), but both are from the same outlet so this is a same_source_inconsistency with low severity — both quotes come from the same secondary source (Honolulu Civil Beat), albeit from separate articles published one week apart.
Last silence detection: Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:35:29 GMT (via scheduled run)
Revolving door — Outrigger Hotels lobbying and tourism policy influence
2674d silent
Expected position: As a congressman who served as the top legal officer of Hawaii's largest locally-owned hotel chain (Outrigger Enterprises) and as a registered lobbyist for Outrigger Hotels Hawaii, Case would be expected to proactively address the…
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Expected position: As a congressman who served as the top legal officer of Hawaii's largest locally-owned hotel chain (Outrigger Enterprises) and as a registered lobbyist for Outrigger Hotels Hawaii, Case would be expected to proactively address the revolving-door implications when voting or speaking on tourism, hospitality, and hotel-industry legislation. Hawaii's economy is uniquely dependent on tourism (the largest sector), and Case's own official website lists tourism as the first driver of the local economy. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Throughout his current tenure, Case has been highly active on tourism and economic policy: he testified on Hawaii's small business and tourism recovery needs (June 2021), spoke about diversifying Hawaii's economy beyond tourism, and engaged extensively with lodging/tourism PAC donors. However, a review of his official press releases, floor statements, and media interviews reveals no substantive acknowledgment of how his prior role at Outrigger — a direct beneficiary of federal hotel and tourism policy — shapes his approach to hospitality-industry legislation. The only reference to his Outrigger tenure appears in biographical footnotes, not in policy statements. Primary URL: https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4610
Native Hawaiian sovereignty and federal recognition — post-Akaka Bill legislative vacuum
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Expected position: As a Native Hawaiian (on his mother's side) representing a district with a large Native Hawaiian population and as a co-introducer of the Akaka Bill during his first congressional stint, Case would be expected to champion renewed federal…
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Expected position: As a Native Hawaiian (on his mother's side) representing a district with a large Native Hawaiian population and as a co-introducer of the Akaka Bill during his first congressional stint, Case would be expected to champion renewed federal recognition or sovereignty legislation after the Akaka Bill stalled permanently. His district includes some of the most significant Native Hawaiian trusts, lands, and institutions in the state. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: During this window, Case has been active on Native Hawaiian issues: he secured millions in Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grants, advanced Native Hawaiian economic and education initiatives through Appropriations, and issued statements on Hawaiian affairs. However, he has not introduced or co-sponsored any comprehensive Native Hawaiian sovereignty or federal recognition legislation comparable to the Akaka Bill, nor has he held public hearings or issued major policy frameworks addressing the post-Akaka legislative landscape. The Department of Interior's rulemaking on Native Hawaiian government-to-government relations advanced without visible Case engagement at the legislative level. Primary URL: https://case.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=4627
other / unclassified
Esop PAC, Aspire PAC, Across The Aisle PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $9,000 (2026)) — interest area: other / unclassified
party & leadership pacs
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: party & leadership pacs
colleagues' leadership pacs
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America (amounts: $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Rolls-Royce North America PAC, Applied Research Associates, Inc. PAC (Arapac), Shield Ai PAC, Aerovironment, Inc PAC, Applied Intuition, Inc. Political Action Committee (Applied PAC), Employees Of Onebrief, Inc. Action Committee, Chugach Alaska Corporation…
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Rolls-Royce North America PAC, Applied Research Associates, Inc. PAC (Arapac), Shield Ai PAC, Aerovironment, Inc PAC, Applied Intuition, Inc. Political Action Committee (Applied PAC), Employees Of Onebrief, Inc. Action Committee, Chugach Alaska Corporation PAC (Cac PAC) (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $7,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,500 (2026), $6,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $8,500 (2026)
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2024)
AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Blue Water Autonomy PAC Utilities & nuclear $5,000 (2026)
Employees Of Onebrief, Inc. Action Committee Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $7,000 (2026)
Defense Now PAC Defense & aerospace $6,000 (2026)
Applied Intuition, Inc. Political Action Committee (Applied PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $6,000 (2026)
Ses Space And Defense, Inc. PAC Defense & aerospace $7,000 (2026)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2024)
Aerovironment, Inc PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,500 (2026)
Shield Ai PAC Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $5,000 (2026)
Applied Research Associates, Inc. PAC (Arapac) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $7,500 (2026)
Mtsi Leaders For Enduring Solutions Technology $5,000 (2026)
Across The Aisle PAC Other / unclassified $9,000 (2026)
Chugach Alaska Corporation PAC (Cac PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $10,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Defense and Military Installations 75 45 40
Immigration and Border Policy 62 65 22
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Community Interests 80 70 20
Climate Change and Environmental Protection 88 78 18
Tourism and Small Business Support 78 72 15
Affordable Housing and Homelessness 95 80 15
Education and Federal Education Funding 72 75 12
Social Security and Medicare Protection 92 85 12
Native Hawaiian and Indigenous Rights 85 82 10
Healthcare Access and Affordability 87 80 10
Labor Rights and Minimum Wage 78 88 8
Disaster Preparedness and Resilience 82 85 8
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No committee memberships recorded
Scoring Methodology

The Capture Risk Score is a composite 0–100 index measuring potential regulatory capture of elected officials. It is computed from seven weighted components:

ComponentWeightSignal
Contradiction Risk30%Stated positions contradicted by the record (recent findings boosted)
Donor Influence20%Distinct documented donors (FEC Schedule A PACs); inferred donors do not count
Connection Density20%Mapped relationships to lobbyists, contractors, interest groups; donor links excluded
Silence Risk15%Topics where donors have interests but the official is silent
Intelligence Volume15%Documented facts from verified sources
Constituency Deviation0%Shown, not weighted — a model estimate, not a record
Voting Misalignment0%Shown, not weighted — needs platform commitments almost nobody has; the roll-call record on /votes is the vote signal

Each component is the member's standing among all scored members of Congress, and the weighted sum is the overall score. Tiers are ranks: Critical is the top 5%, High the next 10%, Elevated the next 20%, Moderate the next 30%, and Low the rest.

Officials without at least 2 documented facts, 1 contradiction analysis, 1 voting record, or 1 constituency baseline are marked Insufficient Evidence and excluded from numeric ranking.

Contradiction findings from the last 180 days receive a recency boost. High-severity contradictions (score ≥ 70) receive additional weight.

Full methodology: /congress/methodology

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Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 2 elected officials hold documented connections.
$4.7BDonor Contributions
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Calculation Methodology

Contract values are summed from documented money flow chains where this entity appears as a source or destination node. Amounts are drawn from USASpending.gov, FEC filings, SEC EDGAR, or LD-2 lobbying registrations.

Donor contributions aggregate documented amounts from the donor_interests table, sourced from FEC individual and PAC contribution filings.

Connected officials are elected officials in our database with a mapped relationship (lobbying, board membership, campaign contribution, etc.) to this entity.

Annualised flow represents the total documented dollar amount traced through money flow hops involving this entity. Where hop-level amounts are unavailable, the chain-level documented total is used as a conservative upper bound.

All figures are drawn from public filings. Estimates are conservative — undisclosed transactions, dark money, and vanish-point hops are excluded from totals. This is a minimum documented floor, not a ceiling.

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