Most Lawmakers Vote to the Left of Their Voters, New Analysis Finds

Congressional lawmakers have voting records that place them to the left of the electorate in most states, including Republicans in deep-red states, according to a new think tank analysis.

The Institute for Legislative Analysis found that lawmakers tilt further left than the electorate in 41 of 50 states, and Republicans in deep-red states vote further to the left of their electorate at much higher rates than Republicans in other states, National Review has learned.

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James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.

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Congressional lawmakers have voting records that place them to the left of the electorate in most states, including Republicans in deep-red states, according to a new think tank analysis.

The Institute for Legislative Analysis found that lawmakers tilt further left than the electorate in 41 of 50 states, and Republicans in deep-red states vote further to the left of their electorate at much higher rates than Republicans in other states, National Review has learned.

About the Author

James Lynch

James Lynch is a news writer for National Review. He previously was a reporter for the Daily Caller. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and based in the Washington, D.C. area.