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Congress → Officials → Glenn Thompson

Glenn Thompson

Republican · Representative, PA ·15

Glenn Thompson is the Republican U.S. Representative (PA's 15th congressional district). The platform has 5 voting records on file (2021-2024) and 90 verified facts on file covering this member's voting positions, financial disclosures, and stated platform commitments.

Score Components
87 CRITICAL
Connection Density 20%
86 → 17
Donor Influence 15%
83 → 12
Silence Risk 25%
85 → 21
Contradiction Risk 25%
91 → 23
Intelligence Volume 15%
88 → 13
Constituency Deviation 0%
32 → 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: White (Non-Hispanic) population share: 91.1%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: homeownership rate: 74.0%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: poverty rate: 13.1% (2024)
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: median household income: $65,472 (2024 ACS estimate)
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Constitutional Amendments (May 2021 Primary): Limiting Governor's Emergency Declaration Powers (Questions 1 and 2) (2021) — passed, margin Question 1: 54% Yes to 46% No; Question 2: 52% Yes to 48% No
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.12)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (share 0.13)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.16)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 11 (share 0.08)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Range Resources (natural gas) (1000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Geisinger Health System (regional) (5000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Mount Nittany Medical Center (2400 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (state government) (6000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Pennsylvania State University (University Park) (39000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District spans 18 counties across north-central and western Pennsylvania, including all of Armstrong, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union, and Warren counties, plus parts of Indiana, Lycoming, and Venango. With approximately 759,000 residents, it is a predominantly…
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District spans 18 counties across north-central and western Pennsylvania, including all of Armstrong, Cameron, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Potter, Snyder, Tioga, Union, and Warren counties, plus parts of Indiana, Lycoming, and Venango. With approximately 759,000 residents, it is a predominantly rural, overwhelmingly White (91.8%) district with a median household income of $65,472, poverty rate of 13.1%, and homeownership rate of 74%. The economy is anchored by agriculture (dairy, mushrooms, poultry, corn), natural gas extraction (Marcellus Shale), manufacturing, and higher education (Penn State University, the district's largest employer). Rated R+43 by Cook PVI, it is among the safest Republican seats in the country. Only 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.
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Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Debt Ceiling Agreement)) on 2023-05-31: As House Agriculture Committee Chair, Thompson voted to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default that would have disrupted commodity markets, SNAP benefits, and farm subsidy payments critical to his agriculture-heavy district. He also used the deal to advance SNAP work requirement expansions…
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Voted yea_unverified on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (Debt Ceiling Agreement)) on 2023-05-31: As House Agriculture Committee Chair, Thompson voted to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a catastrophic default that would have disrupted commodity markets, SNAP benefits, and farm subsidy payments critical to his agriculture-heavy district. He also used the deal to advance SNAP work requirement expansions he had long championed.
inferential · 2023-05-31 ✓ Verified
Voted yea on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: Thompson voted for $61 billion in Ukraine aid, defying the majority of his party (112 Republicans voted no vs. 101 yes). He explained: 'Any assistance we provide to Ukraine right now is a whole lot cheaper than what it will be if Russia is allowed to progress and go into a NATO country. As the father of an active-duty…
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Voted yea on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: Thompson voted for $61 billion in Ukraine aid, defying the majority of his party (112 Republicans voted no vs. 101 yes). He explained: 'Any assistance we provide to Ukraine right now is a whole lot cheaper than what it will be if Russia is allowed to progress and go into a NATO country. As the father of an active-duty soldier, that scares me.' His vote aligned with defense-focused donors but split from the GOP's growing isolationist wing.
primary · 2024-04-20 ✓ Verified
Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) on 2021-02-27: Thompson voted against $1.9 trillion in COVID relief that included $1,400 direct payments, expanded child tax credits, and state/local aid. His district has a 13.1% poverty rate and median income of $65,472, both below national averages, meaning constituents stood to benefit materially. Every House Republican opposed the bill.
inferential · 2021-02-27 ✓ Verified
Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on 2021-11-05: Thompson voted against the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that included $65 billion for rural broadband, a critical need in his sprawling rural district where connectivity gaps persist. He cited insufficient broadband funding ($2 billion vs. the $43 billion he said was needed), yet the bill represented the largest…
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Voted nay_unverified on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on 2021-11-05: Thompson voted against the $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that included $65 billion for rural broadband, a critical need in his sprawling rural district where connectivity gaps persist. He cited insufficient broadband funding ($2 billion vs. the $43 billion he said was needed), yet the bill represented the largest federal broadband investment in history and his district has below-average internet access.
inferential · 2021-11-05 ✓ Verified
Voted nay on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act) on 2022-07-19: Thompson voted against codifying same-sex marriage protections, then attended his gay son's wedding three days later. The vote aligned with 157 House Republicans and conservative evangelical donor pressure but contradicted his personal family celebration, epitomizing the tension between political positioning and personal reality.
primary · 2022-07-19 ✓ Verified
Mike Johnson colleague Both are House Republicans; Johnson is Speaker, Thompson chairs Agriculture Committee.
Steve Scalise colleague Both are House Republicans; Scalise is in leadership (Majority Leader), Thompson is House Agriculture Committee Chair.
Lloyd Smucker colleague Both represent Pennsylvania districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nancy Pelosi competitor Thompson voted against legislation supported by Pelosi (e.g., Respect for Marriage Act, American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).
John Joyce colleague Both represent Pennsylvania districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Daniel Meuser colleague Both represent Pennsylvania districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Mike Kelly colleague Both represent Pennsylvania districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Scott Perry colleague Both are Pennsylvania Republicans in the House; Perry represents PA-10.
Guy Reschenthaler colleague Both represent Pennsylvania districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Tom Emmer colleague Both are House Republicans; Emmer is Majority Whip.
Kirsten Gillibrand competitor Thompson voted against legislation supported by Gillibrand (e.g., Respect for Marriage Act).
Hakeem Jeffries competitor Thompson voted against legislation supported by Jeffries (e.g., Respect for Marriage Act, American Rescue Plan).
Chuck Schumer competitor Thompson voted against legislation supported by Schumer (e.g., Respect for Marriage Act, American Rescue Plan, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).
Optiver America LLC PAC (Optiver PAC) donor $7,000 to Glenn Thompson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00859637/
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC donor $5,000 to Glenn Thompson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (1 contribution), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00797670/
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Furthering Agriculture For Rural Mississippians Fund PAC donor $9,000 to Glenn Thompson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (4 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00730903/
National Wooden Pallet And Container Association PAC (Palletpac) donor $10,000 to Glenn Thompson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00668921/
Plains Cotton Growers Inc. PAC donor $5,000 to Glenn Thompson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00599084/
Nga Grocers PAC donor $10,000 to Glenn Thompson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (2 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00508770/
Crop Insurance Professionals Association PAC-Cipa PAC donor $10,000 to Glenn Thompson's principal committee in the 2026 cycle (3 contributions), FEC Schedule A line 11C. https://www.fec.gov/data/committee/C00503680/
BillVoteDateAlignment
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Ratepayer Protection Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
PROOF Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Water Resources Development Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Retire through Ownership Act Yea 2026-09-16 unknown
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
GUARD Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers… Nay 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United… Yea 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… Yea 2026-09-15 unknown
Whistleblower Protection Act Yea 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 Yea 2026-09-03 unknown
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require… Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Protecting Domestic Mining Act Yea 2026-09-02 unknown
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Nay 2026-09-01 unknown
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms… 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
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R… Yea 2026-09-01 unknown
Local Access to Courts Act Yea 2026-08-31 unknown
Last contradiction analysis: Never
same_source_inconsistency 90/100
Platform: "On July 19, 2022, Thompson voted against H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage protections into federal law. His spokesperson called the bill 'nothing more than an election-year…
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On July 19, 2022, Thompson voted against H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify same-sex marriage protections into federal law. His spokesperson called the bill 'nothing more than an election-year messaging stunt for Democrats in Congress who have failed to address historic inflation and out of control prices at gas pumps and grocery stores.'
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Vote: on "On July 22, 2022, three days after his vote, Thompson attended his gay son's same-sex wedding. A…"
Thompson voted against federal legislation to protect same-sex marriage, calling it a 'messaging stunt,' then three days later celebrated his own son's same-sex wedding, calling his son's union a blessing. The contradiction between his public policy position and private family conduct drew national media scrutiny…
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Thompson voted against federal legislation to protect same-sex marriage, calling it a 'messaging stunt,' then three days later celebrated his own son's same-sex wedding, calling his son's union a blessing. The contradiction between his public policy position and private family conduct drew national media scrutiny. Both quotes appear in the same Washington Post article.
reversal 90/100
Platform: "On February 25, 2009, Thompson voted against the Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 (H.R. 1105)."
Vote: on "On March 11, 2009, Thompson issued a press release announcing $2.36 million in federal funding for…"
Thompson voted against the 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act but then issued press releases touting millions in federal funding that the same bill delivered to Centre County and Penn State, a pattern of 'vote no, claim credit' that recurred throughout his career.
statement_vs_disclosure 90/100
Platform: "On December 31, 2020, Thompson joined seven other Pennsylvania Republican congressmen in announcing he would object to the certification of Pennsylvania's Electoral College results, citing 'serious concerns how these…
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On December 31, 2020, Thompson joined seven other Pennsylvania Republican congressmen in announcing he would object to the certification of Pennsylvania's Electoral College results, citing 'serious concerns how these irregularities in the commonwealth election laws will play in future elections.'
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Vote: on "On January 6-7, 2021, after the Capitol riot, Thompson voted to sustain the objection to…"
Thompson cited election 'irregularities' to justify objecting to Pennsylvania's electoral votes despite no evidence of fraud, undermining the democratic process. Biden's 80,000-vote margin and multiple court rulings confirmed the election's integrity, yet Thompson voted to sustain the objection even after the Capitol…
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Thompson cited election 'irregularities' to justify objecting to Pennsylvania's electoral votes despite no evidence of fraud, undermining the democratic process. Biden's 80,000-vote margin and multiple court rulings confirmed the election's integrity, yet Thompson voted to sustain the objection even after the Capitol was breached.
Last silence detection: Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:32:49 GMT (via scheduled run)
In-person town halls and constituent accessibility
88d silent
Expected position: Given sustained constituent protests outside Thompson's Bellefonte office since President Trump's second inauguration and demands for public accountability, constituents expected Thompson to hold in-person town halls or make his work…
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Expected position: Given sustained constituent protests outside Thompson's Bellefonte office since President Trump's second inauguration and demands for public accountability, constituents expected Thompson to hold in-person town halls or make his work calendar publicly available to demonstrate transparency and accessibility. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Multiple protests have been held outside Thompson's office, including a March 18 event where constituents voiced frustration over his support for Trump administration funding cuts. Thompson did not appear despite knowing about the event. His office declined to provide his work calendar when requested by Spotlight PA, with a spokesperson claiming Thompson had held 'more than 500 meetings' without releasing verifiable records. Thompson relies exclusively on telephone town halls, which critics say limit spontaneous constituent engagement. Primary URL: https://develop.mcall.com/2025/04/18/the-people-who-represent-you-in-d-c-and-harrisburg-are-allowed-to-keep-their-calendars-secret/
corporate pacs, industry unlisted
Louis Dreyfus Company LLC Political Action Committee, Sheetz Inc Political Action Committee, Fmc Good Government Program, Pepsico, Inc. Concerned Citizens Fund, J.R. Simplot Company Political Action Committee, Zurich Holding Company Of America Inc. Committee…
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Louis Dreyfus Company LLC Political Action Committee, Sheetz Inc Political Action Committee, Fmc Good Government Program, Pepsico, Inc. Concerned Citizens Fund, J.R. Simplot Company Political Action Committee, Zurich Holding Company Of America Inc. Committee For Good Government (Z-PAC, Zurich PAC), Boehringer Ingelheim PAC, Optiver America LLC PAC (Optiver PAC) (amounts: $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $6,000 (2026), $7,500 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $7,000 (2026)) — interest area: corporate pacs, industry unlisted
other candidates' committees
Conaway For Congress, Huck PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: other candidates' committees
party committees
Republican Governance Group/Tuesday Group PAC (amounts: $7,000 (2026)) — interest area: party committees
ideological & single-issue
Humane Society Legislative Fund PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2024)) — interest area: ideological & single-issue
colleagues' leadership pacs
Keep America Rolling, Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC), In The Arena PAC, Raptor PAC (amounts: $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026)) — interest area: colleagues' leadership pacs
other / unclassified
National Sorghum Producers PAC, National Pest Management Association PAC, National Wooden Pallet And Container Association PAC (Palletpac), National Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (, American Bakers…
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National Sorghum Producers PAC, National Pest Management Association PAC, National Wooden Pallet And Container Association PAC (Palletpac), National Confectioners Association Of The United States, Inc. Political Action Committee (, American Bakers Association American Bakers PAC, North American Meat Institute PAC, International Fresh Produce Association, American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association PAC, American Staffing Association Staffing PAC, International Wood Products Assoc. PAC, Cap-PAC Separate Segregated Fund Of The National Community Action Foundation Inc, American Pistachio Growers Pistachio PAC, Croplife America Political Action Committee, Buffalo River PAC, Hardwood Federation PAC, Inc, American Quarter Horse Assn PAC, National Assn Of Landscape Professionals PAC, Keystone Alliance PAC, American Kennel Club Inc PAC, Concordia PAC, Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions (Scai) PAC, California Almond Industry, California Dairies Federal PAC (amounts: $7,500 (2024), $7,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $7,000 (2024), $6,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $8,500 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $6,000 (2024), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $10,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,500 (2026), $5,000 (2026), $5,000 (2024), $5,000 (2024), $10,000 (2024)) — interest area: other / unclassified
Wine And Spirits Wholesalers Of America, Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
National Beer Wholesalers Association PAC (Nbwa PAC) Alcohol & tobacco $5,000 (2026)
Wine Institute Political Action Committee Alcohol & tobacco $10,000 (2026)
Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. PAC Alcohol & tobacco $7,500 (2026)
Optiver America LLC PAC (Optiver PAC) Corporate PACs, industry unlisted $7,000 (2026)
American Israel Public Affairs Committee PAC Law & lobbying firms $5,000 (2026)
Raptor PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation Furthering Agriculture For Rural Mississippians Fund PAC Agriculture & food $9,000 (2026)
National Wooden Pallet And Container Association PAC (Palletpac) Other / unclassified $10,000 (2026)
California Almond Industry Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
In The Arena PAC Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Plains Cotton Growers Inc. PAC Agriculture & food $5,000 (2026)
Electing Majority Making Effective Republicans (Emmer PAC) Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Keep America Rolling Colleagues' leadership PACs $5,000 (2026)
Society For Cardiovascular Angiography And Interventions (Scai) PAC Other / unclassified $5,000 (2024)
TopicPriorityAlignmentDeviation
Healthcare Access and Rural Hospital Viability 88 -35 60
Environmental Regulation and Water Quality 72 45 40
Social Security and Medicare Protection 87 40 35
Government Spending and Debt Reduction 76 50 30
Infrastructure Investment (Roads, Bridges, Broadband) 80 55 30
Agriculture and Dairy Farm Support 82 80 15
Labor and Manufacturing Jobs (Retire through Ownership, Right-to-Work) 74 65 15
Education and Rural School Funding 75 70 12
Veterans Services and Rural VA Access 70 75 10
Second Amendment Rights 85 90 8
Immigration Enforcement and Border Security 78 88 5
Natural Gas and Energy Production (Marcellus Shale) 90 95 5
No platform commitments archived
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 10 elected officials hold documented connections.
$11.8BDonor 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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