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Andrea Salinas

Democratic · Representative, OR ·6

Andrea Salinas is the Democratic U.S. Representative (OR's 6th congressional district). The platform has 6 voting records on file (2024-2026) and 45 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
61 ELEVATED
Connection Density 20%
69 → 14
Donor Influence 15%
72 → 11
Silence Risk 25%
69 → 17
Contradiction Risk 25%
48 → 12
Intelligence Volume 15%
52 → 8
Constituency Deviation 0%
49 → 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.
[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Foreign-born Population: 9.9%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Hispanic Population: 19.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership Rate: 63.4%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty Rate: 11.2%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment Rate: 4.8%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median Household Income: $68,556
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Measure 113 - Legislative Absenteeism Penalty (2022) — passed, margin 69.1%
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Measure 114 - Gun Permit to Purchase (2022) — passed, margin 50.7%
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Measure 110 - Drug Decriminalization (2020) — passed, margin 58.5%
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 11 (share 8.9)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 92 (share 12.1)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 13.5)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 16.2)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Chemeketa Community College (1500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Marion County (2500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Willamette University (1200 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Salem Health (5000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: State of Oregon (25000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Oregon's 6th congressional district is a diverse region spanning from the Portland suburbs to Salem and rural farm communities. The district has a population of approximately 800,000, with a median household income of $68,556. About one-fifth of residents are Hispanic—the highest proportion of any congressional district in Oregon—and many work in agriculture, service…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Oregon's 6th congressional district is a diverse region spanning from the Portland suburbs to Salem and rural farm communities. The district has a population of approximately 800,000, with a median household income of $68,556. About one-fifth of residents are Hispanic—the highest proportion of any congressional district in Oregon—and many work in agriculture, service industries, or manufacturing. Key industries include state government, healthcare, education, and agriculture. The district is considered competitive, with Salinas winning both of her elections by single-digit margins.
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TikTok voted on legislation Salinas voted for the TikTok ban (H.R. 7521) in March 2024, which restricts a social media platform owned by ByteDance.
US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) voted on legislation Salinas voted against H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026) on 2026-03-27, rejecting $60 billion for border security and…
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) voted on legislation Salinas voted against H.R. 8029 (Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act) on 2026-03-26, which would fund DHS operations including border enforcement, aligning with…
Suzanne Bonamici Shared Advocacy Indivisible Oregon urged constituents to thank both Bonamici and Salinas for opposing Laken Riley Act
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) voted on legislation Salinas voted against H.R. 8029 (Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act) on 2026-03-26, which would fund DHS operations including border enforcement, aligning with…
US Department of Defense (Pentagon) voted on legislation Salinas voted in favor of H.R. 8035, which provided $60.1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine on 2024-04-20.
Google donor Contributed $17,591 to Salinas's campaign in the 2023–2024 cycle.
ByteDance voted on legislation Salinas voted for the TikTok ban (H.R. 7521) in March 2024, targeting the parent company of TikTok.
Democratic Turnout Project PAC donor $6,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00844639/
Fight Like Hell PAC donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00842104/
Budwinski PAC donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00840462/
Vote Save America donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00835587/
Jane Fonda Climate PAC donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00806893/
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $10,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
Spike PAC donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (5 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00787317/
Beyond Thoughts And Prayers PAC donor $5,500 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00786392/
Bold Majority PAC donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00783837/
Defend The Vote donor $10,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00764233/
La Bamba PAC donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00753947/
Abolish The Electoral College donor $5,000 to Andrea Salinas's principal committee in the 2024 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00708552/
BillVoteDateAlignment
PROOF Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Nay 2026-09-16 unknown
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Nay 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
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction 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
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act Yea 2026-09-14 unknown
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act Nay 2026-09-03 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Nay 2026-09-02 unknown
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… 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
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
AGOA Extension Act Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 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
statement_vs_vote 60/100
Platform: "Salinas released a statement supporting Israel's right to defend itself after the October 7, 2023 attacks."
Vote: on "Salinas voted in favor of H.R. 8035, which provided $60.1 billion in security assistance to Ukraine."
Salinas's strong support for Israel's self-defense in October 2023 contrasts with her vote for massive military aid to Ukraine in April 2024, potentially reflecting a prioritization of European security over Middle Eastern concerns, or a shift in foreign policy focus.
statement_vs_vote 30/100
Platform: "Salinas stated she is a 'strong advocate for transparency' in campaign finance after the La Mota donation controversy."
Vote: on "Salinas voted for the TikTok ban (H.R. 7521) in March 2024, which restricts a social media…"
Salinas advocates for campaign finance transparency but voted to ban TikTok, a platform used for political expression and campaigning, creating a tension between transparency advocacy and free speech restrictions.
Last silence detection: Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:14:42 GMT (via scheduled run)
Failure to respond to accusations of antisemitic donor influence
266d silent
Expected position: After a 2025 town hall where protesters accused her of being influenced by AIPAC donations, a public response clarifying her stance on foreign policy influence would be expected. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Salinas issued a…
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Expected position: After a 2025 town hall where protesters accused her of being influenced by AIPAC donations, a public response clarifying her stance on foreign policy influence would be expected. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Salinas issued a statement on Israel-Gaza in October 2023 but has not directly responded in public statements to the August 2025 town hall accusations of being influenced by AIPAC contributions. Primary URL: https://www.polkio.com/news/vocal-israel-protesters-interrupt-wyden-salinas-town-hall
ideological & single-issue
Reproductive Freedom For All PAC, Women'S Political Committee Federal, League Of Conservation Voters Action Fund, EMILY's List, Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc. PAC, Moveon.Org PAC, Human Rights Campaign, Tri-State Maxed-Out Women, Congressional…
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Reproductive Freedom For All PAC, Women'S Political Committee Federal, League Of Conservation Voters Action Fund, EMILY's List, Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc. PAC, Moveon.Org PAC, Human Rights Campaign, Tri-State Maxed-Out Women, Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC, Progressive Turnout Project, Animal Wellness Action PAC, Elect Democratic Women, Equality PAC, Defend The Vote, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, Vote Save America, End Citizens United (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $8,487 (2024), $11,012 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $6,500 (2024), $11,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024), $7,000 (2026), $7,500 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
other / unclassified
United Postmasters And Managers Of America Political Fund, Citizens Organized Political Action Committee, Psychology PAC Of American Psychological Association Services Inc., Supporting House Problem Solvers - Shp PAC, National Wooden Pallet And Container…
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United Postmasters And Managers Of America Political Fund, Citizens Organized Political Action Committee, Psychology PAC Of American Psychological Association Services Inc., Supporting House Problem Solvers - Shp PAC, National Wooden Pallet And Container Association PAC (Palletpac), Fight Like Hell PAC (amounts: $7,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: other / unclassified
party committees
Chc Bold PAC, New Democrat Coalition Action Fund, Bold Majority PAC (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: party committees
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Te Connectivity, Inc. Political Action Committee Telpac (amounts: $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
colleagues' leadership pacs
Building Relationships In Diverse Geographic Environments PAC (Bridge PAC), Committee For A Livable Future, PAC To The Future, Committee For A Democratic Future, Holding Onto Oregon'S Priorities, AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America, Shore PAC…
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Building Relationships In Diverse Geographic Environments PAC (Bridge PAC), Committee For A Livable Future, PAC To The Future, Committee For A Democratic Future, Holding Onto Oregon'S Priorities, AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America, Shore PAC, Progressive Americans For Democracy, Democrats Reshaping America (Dreampac), Blue Wave Project, American Defense And Military PAC, Hmp, Purpose PAC, Good Friends PAC, Puget PAC, Making A Real Change PAC, Backpac, Doing Right - Results Action Unity Leadership PAC, Vibe PAC (Victory By Investing Building Empowering), Ca Luv PAC (California Leadership United For Victory PAC), Fair Shot PAC, Evergreen PAC, Blue Momentum PAC, Jobs, Education, & Families First Jeff PAC, Bridge The Gap PAC, Luchadora PAC, Medicare For All, Hope PAC, La Bamba PAC, Beyond Thoughts And Prayers PAC, Spike PAC, Budwinski PAC, Democratic Turnout Project PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024), $7,500 (2024), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $5,500 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $9,000 (2024), $7,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,600 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024), $9,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $8,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,500 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2024)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
Democratic Turnout Project PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $6,000 (2024)
Fight Like Hell PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
Budwinski PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Vote Save America Ideological & single-issue $5,000 (2024)
Jane Fonda Climate PAC Ideological & single-issue $5,000 (2024)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $10,000 (2024)
Spike PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Beyond Thoughts And Prayers PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,500 (2024)
Bold Majority PAC Party committees $5,000 (2024)
Defend The Vote Ideological & single-issue $10,000 (2024)
La Bamba PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Abolish The Electoral College Education $5,000 (2024)
Hope PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2024)
Medicare For All Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Immigration and Border Policy 78 -20 70
Agricultural and Rural Economic Support 88 40 48
Drug Policy and Addiction Treatment 72 25 47
Housing Affordability and Homeownership 80 35 45
Gun Safety and Firearm Regulation 75 30 45
Jobs, Wages, and Economic Development 83 45 38
Technology Regulation and Data Privacy 65 40 35
Education and Workforce Development 70 40 35
Healthcare Access and Prescription Drug Costs 82 50 32
Public Sector Employment and Government Services 85 55 30
Government Accountability and Election Integrity 60 50 25
Ukraine and Foreign Policy 55 70 20
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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

[PUBLIC COST ESTIMATE]
Documented financial relationships span 0 money flow chains, while 1 elected official holds documented connections.
$8.6BDonor Contributions
0Money Chains
0Traced Hops
Connected Officials
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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