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Chris Van Hollen
Senator · MD · Senior Senator
DemocratRanking Member, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesRanking Member, State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development
Raised $1,973,280 · 1.0M followers (office + personal) · missed 0.8% of votes
Top contributing industries: Commercial Banks ($10,000), not mapped ($10,000), Labor Unions ($5,000)
Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic U.S. Senator for Maryland. He has served 23.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2028. He raised $1,973,280 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 1.0M followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 74 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 0.61 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score, reported a net worth of -$134,997 to $149,999.
Background and career
Christopher Van Hollen Jr. ( van HOL-ən; born January 10, 1959) is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Maryland, a seat he has held since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district from 2003 to 2017 and as a Maryland state senator from 1995 to 2003.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarthmore College | BA | source | |
| Harvard University | MPP | source | |
| Georgetown University | JD | source |
Licenses and certifications
| Credential | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Admitted to the Maryland Bar | 1990 | source |
Career before Congress
| Role | Organization | Years | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chief | South Asia | source | |
| chief of the intelligence bureau | South Asia | source | |
| Attorney | Arent Fox | source |
Citizenship
citizen from birth abroad. source
Religion
Episcopalian
Name history and family
Birth name: Christopher Van Hollen Jr. · Children: 3 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
- United States representative (2003–2017)
- member of the State Senate of Maryland (1994–2002)
- member of the Maryland House of Delegates (1990–1994)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $330,579 in the 2024 cycle and $1,973,280 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANDBERG, SHERYL | META | EXECUTIVE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $6,600 |
| RECHNITZ, JOAN H. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | RED BANK, NJ | $6,600 |
| CHEN, YU | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | MIAMI, FL | $6,600 |
| ZHAO, PENG | CITADEL SECURITIES | CEO | MIAMI, FL | $6,600 |
| JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID | TRUE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS | REAL ESTATE | BEAUMONT, TX | $6,600 |
| JAVED, MUHAMMAD TAHIR | RICELAND HEALTHCARE | CEO | BEAUMONT, TX | $6,600 |
| KHAWAJA, OMAR | LAW OFFICE OF OMAR KHAWAJA | ATTORNEY | HOUSTON, TX | $6,600 |
| HUSAIN, NOMAAN K. | HUSAIN LAW | ATTORNEY | HOUSTON, TX | $6,600 |
| BROE, PATRICK | FOUNDER | BROE GROUP | DENVER, CO | $5,000 |
| BROE, PAULA | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | DENVER, CO | $5,000 |
| ADAYA, SALIM | IDS REAL ESTATE GROUP | CHAIRMAN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 |
| MICHAELS, LAURIE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | FORT WORTH, TX | $3,300 |
| POHANKA, GEOFFREY | POHANKA | AUTO DEALER | VIENNA, VA | $3,300 |
| SHARIF, ROOZBEH | TEXAS PULMONARY INSTITUTE (SELF EMPLOY | PHYSICIAN | NEDERLAND, TX | $3,300 |
| FUSTOK, OMAR | SELF EMPLOYED | HEALTHCARE | HOUSTON, TX | $3,300 |
| GLAUN, BRAEME | LIFE BRIDGE HEALTH | PHYSICIAN | OWINGS MILLS, MD | $3,300 |
| FARES, NIJAD | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | HOUSTON, TX | $3,300 |
| DEBBANE, RAY | THE INVUS GROUP LLC | CEO | GREENWICH, CT | $3,300 |
| TAMER, ALBERT | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $3,300 |
| GORDON, PATRICIA | SELF EMPLOYED | DOCTOR | LOS ANGELES, CA | $3,300 |
| PLANK, SCOTT | WAR HORSE CITIES | REAL ESTATE | BALTIMORE, MD | $3,000 |
| KAHN, THOMAS S. | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 |
| SCHWARTZSTEIN, JOSEPH | ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND PILOTS | CHESAPEAKE BAY PILOT | OWINGS MILLS, MD | $2,250 |
| VODRA, WILLIAM | Not listed | Not listed | ALEXANDRIA, VA | $2,000 |
| WIDES, BURTON VICTOR | SELF EMPLOYED | ATTORNEY | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,000 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GALLOGLY, MARK T. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| STRICKLER, ELIZABETH B. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| MANDEL, STEVE | LONE PINE CAPITAL | FOUNDER | GREENWICH, CT | $7,000 |
| MANDEL, SUE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | GREENWICH, CT | $7,000 |
| HAMZAVI, ILTEFAT | MEDICAL ASSOCIATES | PHYSICIAN | NORTHVILLE, MI | $7,000 |
| MOSSA-BASHA, MAHMUD | UW | PHYSICIAN | MORRISVILLE, NC | $7,000 |
| WEINMAN, DENNIS | WEINMAN COMPANY | RE DEVELOPMENT | BALTIMORE, MD | $7,000 |
| MOSA-BASHA, ISMAEL | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI | $7,000 |
| BASHA, YAHYA M. | BASHA DIAGNOSTICSP.C. | PHYSICIAN | ROYAL OAK, MI | $7,000 |
| ALMANI, HAYA | HAYA ALMANI | WRITER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| SYED, RABIA | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | CHICAGO, IL | $7,000 |
| LIERMAN, TERRY L. | SELF EMPLOYED | CONSULTANT | BALTIMORE, MD | $7,000 |
| MCNICKLE, CHRIS | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| SHAH, JAWAD | INSIGHT | PHYSICIAN | FLINT, MI | $7,000 |
| HENRY, EUGENIA | H2O CLINICAL, LLC | PRESIDENT & CEO | SPARKS, MD | $7,000 |
| SIRHANDI, FAZAL | SIRHANDI COMPANIES | PRESIDENT | LEESBURG, VA | $7,000 |
| STRICKLER, DANIEL B. JR. | BEECHTREE CAPITAL PARTNERS | CHAIRMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| STRICKLER, ELLEN B. | NOT EMPLOYED | RETIRED | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| QAZI, FARHAT NAHEED | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $7,000 |
| QAZI, MOHAMMAD ASHRAF | CIENA HEALTHCARE | CEO | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $7,000 |
| JONDY, MUNA | LAW OFFICE OF MUNA JONDY | ATTORNEY | FLINT, MI | $7,000 |
| BRICKMAN, SCOTT | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | JENKINTOWN, PA | $7,000 |
| LEONSIS, TED | MONUMENTAL SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT | CHAIRMAN | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| KELLY, KEVIN F. | ACTUM LLC | STRATEGIC CONSULTANT | MCLEAN, VA | $7,000 |
| ASLAM, HASNAIN | TRG HOLDINGS LLC | CEO | MIAMI, FL | $7,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTE PAC | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SODEXO INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| KBR, INC. PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| LPL FINANCIAL LLC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (LPL PAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
2026 (partial)
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
-$134,997 to $149,999 . Earliest on record (2025): -$134,997 to $149,999. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| VWENX - VANGUARD WELLINGTON FUND - Admiral Shares | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| VWIAX - VANGUARD WELLESLEY INCOME FUND - Admiral Shares | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Wright Patman Congressional Federal Credit Union(Washington, DC)Type: Savings | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Joint |
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $724,881,000
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds will be used for a comprehensive radiation department and on-site radiation treatment services for cancer patients in Garrett County, MD and surrounding communities which currently lack convenient access to this care. | Garrett Regional Medical Center | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $3,000,000 | No |
| Funds will be used for building renovations featuring a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen, a computer lab, and spaces for a variety of vocational training and self-employment support for adults living with developmental disabilities. | The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Inc | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,500,000 | No |
| Funds will be used for specialized equipment, vehicles, and supplies to support the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at UMES. This program is essential to address the nationwide veterinarian shortage, particularly in rural areas. | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $2,200,000 | No |
| Funds will be used for the acquisition of a maintenance vehicle and small tractor with backhoe attachment to provide vital services to the Town of Deer Park. These services include park maintenance, debris cleanup, snow removal, road maintenance and general town maintenance. | Town of Deer Park | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $115,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to construct a new fire department and emergency shelter for the City of Crisfield, which will replace the existing 65-year-old station that is not suitable for modern needs and emergencies. | City of Crisfield | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,358,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to make essential upgrades to continue agricultural research at BARC, including to finish steam system repairs from power plant to endpoints, repair water towers and the water treatment plant, and repair wastewater main lines. | USDA BARC | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $20,000,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to outfit a makerspace at the new La Plata branch library with STEM-related equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters to encourage educational opportunities and support local entrepreneurship. | Charles County Public Library | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $67,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to purchase a new and modernized ladder truck that will allow the Delmar Fire Department to better respond to emergencies within the community. | Delmar Fire Department | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,500,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to purchase a new fire and rescue truck for Dorchester County’s Rescue Fire Company to replace the oldest in their fleet, which is 13 years past its service life. | Commissioners of Cambridge - City of Cambridge | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,000,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to renovate and improve access to Chestertown facilities, including the police and fire stations, the Town Hall, and the town-owned dock. | Town of Chestertown | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $346,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to renovate buildings to provide supportive services and housing for young people to prevent homelessness. | San Mar Children's Home, Inc. DBA San Mar Family and Community Services, Inc. | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $867,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to renovate the labor and delivery area, labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms, a nursery and make other facility upgrades to improve the Family Birth Center. | CalvertHealth Medical Center | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $1,000,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to replace a 33-year-old fire engine to better serve and protect the Town of Westernport. | Potomac Fire Company No.2 Inc. | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $675,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to support construction of a new Regional Medical Center in Easton that would promote greater access to urgent healthcare by serving as the Mid-Shore’s hub for acute hospital based services. | University of Maryland Shore Regional Health | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $5,000,000 | No |
| Funds will be used to support renovations, repairs, rehabilitation, and accessibility improvements for Camp Winona which annually hosts more than 5,000 Maryland Girl Scouts and volunteers for outdoor education, leadership skill-building, and workforce development training. | Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies | $642,000 | No |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
0.61 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (Senate). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -0.63, ranked #67 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.399 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #18 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | Not available | 2026 |
| LCV | 100 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 100 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 12 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 3 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+15. Last election margin: 31.7 points (2022). Cook PVI
2026 election
Notable family
| Name | Relationship | Notable as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Van Hollen | father |
Notable relatives found through systematic public-records searches (~2 queries per member). Absence of a listing means nothing notable was found under this methodology, not that no notable family exists.
Voting record (2026)
244 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 0.8% · party unity 97.1
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | S.J.Res. 98 | On the Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-01-15 | H.R. 6938 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-01-30 | H.R. 7148 | On Passage of the Bill | Nay |
| 2026-02-12 | H.J.Res. 142 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-03-12 | H.R. 6644 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-03-23 | PN858 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-04-16 | H.J.Res. 140 | On the Joint Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-23 | S.Con.Res. 33 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-05-13 | PN855-1 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-06-04 | Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Graham Amdt. No. 5779 | On the Motion | Nay |
| 2026-06-05 | S. 2 | On Passage of the Bill | Nay |
| 2026-06-23 | H.Con.Res. 86 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-07-28 | PN1092 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-05 | PN932 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-08-07 | H.R. 5334 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | H.R. 6500 | On Passage of the Bill | Yea |
| 2026-08-08 | PN1078 | On the Nomination | Nay |
| 2026-09-24 | H.Con.Res. 89 | On the Concurrent Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 74 bills and cosponsored 667 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| S.Res. 531 | A resolution celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act on November 29, 2025, and recognizing its transformative impact on the education of children with disabilities. | Agreed To (Simple Resolution) |
| S. 1216 | Taiwan Allies Fund Act | Ordered Reported |
| S. 2224 | Taiwan International Solidarity Act | Ordered Reported |
| S. 2236 | YALI Act of 2026 | Ordered Reported |
| S. 3270 | A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the “Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building”. | Ordered Reported |
Latest statements
- Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Need for Dedicated Leadership for Students with Disabilities
- Van Hollen, More than 15 Senate Democrats Push Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with Xi
- Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Trump Administration Rolling Back Federal Coordination of Chesapeake Bay Restoration
- Van Hollen, Alsobrooks, Mfume Highlight $10 Million Federal Investment for Morgan State University Research Programs
- Van Hollen, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Mobility Vouchers
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @ChrisVanHollen (291K) | not found |
| @chrisvanhollen (316K) | not found | |
| @chrisvanhollen (323K) | not found | |
| YouTube | @RepChrisVanHollen (80K) | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 1.0M · Personal total: no counts retrieved · Combined: 1.0M
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
Staff
Chief of staff
Patricia Russell · (202) 224-4654
Communications director
Matthew Slavoski · (202) 224-4654
- Deputy Communications Director at Sen. Chris Van Hollen (10/01/23-03/31/24) source
- Senior Press Secretary at Sen. Chris Van Hollen (10/01/22-03/31/23) source
- D.C. Press Secretary at Former Rep. Matt Cartwright (01/03/21-03/31/21) source
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
730 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-4654
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1040 Park Avenue, Suite 120, Baltimore, MD 21201 | (667) 212-4610 |
| Rockville | 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 960, Rockville, MD 20850 | (301) 545-1500 |
| Annapolis | 60 West Street, Suite 107, Annapolis, MD 21401 | (410) 263-1325 |
| Largo | 1101 Mercantile Lane, Suite 210, Largo, MD 20774 | (301) 322-6560 |
| Hagerstown | 32 W. Washington Street, Suite 203, Hagerstown, MD 21740 | (301) 797-2826 |
| Cambridge | 204 Cedar Street, Suite 200C, Cambridge, MD 21613 | (410) 221-2074 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Jake Auchincloss | Same school | Harvard University |
| Becca Balint | Same school | Harvard University |
| John Barrasso | Same school | Georgetown University |
| Michael Baumgartner | Same school | Harvard University |
| Everton Blair Jr. | Same school | Harvard University |
| Richard Blumenthal | Same school | Harvard University |
| Brendan F. Boyle | Same school | Harvard University |
| Joaquin Castro | Same school | Harvard University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.