
Kevin Cramer
U.S. Senate · ND · Republicans · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. Senate · ND
Biography
Overview
Kevin Cramer is a Republican U.S. Senator from North Dakota, serving since 2019. He previously represented North Dakota's at-large congressional district in the House from 2013 to 2019. Before his federal career, Cramer served as state Tourism Director (1993-1997), state Economic Development Director (1997-2000), and on the North Dakota Public Service Commission (2003-2012). He was also chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party from 1991 to 1993.
Career
Cramer's legislative record emphasizes veterans healthcare, transportation infrastructure, and rural policy. He sponsored the Supporting Rural Veterans Access to Healthcare Services Act (S. 827, reported) and the Critical Access for Veterans Care Act (S. 1868, reported). He has been closely aligned with the Trump administration since 2015 and supported Trump's agenda in Congress, including blocking bipartisan Hong Kong sanctions in 2020 when requested by the Trump administration.
Prior political experience
Cramer was first elected to the U.S. House in 2012 with 55% of the vote, defeating Democrat Pam Gulleson. He ran for reelection in 2014 (55%, defeating Democrat George Sinner) and 2016 (69%, defeating Democrat Chase Iron Eyes). In 2018, he defeated incumbent Senator Heidi Heitkamp with 55% of the vote, becoming the first Republican elected to North Dakota's Class I Senate seat since 1958. In 2024, he was reelected with 66% of the vote over Democrat Katrina Christiansen.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Kevin Cramer
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Start a campaign targeting Kevin CramerOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. Senate ND Class 1 | 2025–present | In progress | Kevin Cramer | — |
| 1st | U.S. Senate ND Class 1 | 2019–2025 | Term ended | — | Kevin Cramer |
| 3rd | U.S. House ND-At-Large | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Kevin Cramer | Julie Fedorchak |
| 2nd | U.S. House ND-At-Large | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Kevin Cramer | Kevin Cramer |
| 1st | U.S. House ND-At-Large | 2013–2015 | Term ended | — | Kevin Cramer |
Committee assignments
- Transportation and InfrastructureSenateChairman· 2025–present
- AirlandSenateChairman· 2025–present
- Senate· 2025–present
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetySenate· 2025–present
- Fisheries, Wildlife, and WaterSenate· 2025–present
- Readiness and Management SupportSenate· 2025–present
- Emerging Threats and CapabilitiesSenate· 2025–present
- Housing, Transportation, and Community DevelopmentSenate· 2025–present
- Strategic ForcesSenate· 2025–present
- Senate· 2025–present
- Securities, Insurance, and InvestmentSenate· 2025–present
- Senate· 2025–present
- Financial Institutions and Consumer ProtectionSenate· 2025–present
- Senate· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- S. 2326
Payment Choice Act of 2025
Jul 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2268
Agricultural Risk Review Act of 2025
Jul 14, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 1868
Critical Access for Veterans Care Act
May 22, 2025REPORTED - S. 1828
Safe Routes Improvement Act
May 21, 2025INTRODUCED - S. 1733
Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act
May 13, 2025INTRODUCED - S. 1716
Vision Lab Choice Act of 2025
May 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 1635
Appraisal Industry Improvement Act
May 7, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 1561
SECURE Notarization Act of 2025
May 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 1458
Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act of 2025
Apr 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 1361
Every State Counts for Veterans Mental Health Act
Apr 9, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- S. 2511
College Transparency Act
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2486
Protecting Access to Credit for Small Businesses Act
Jul 28, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2464
Community Investment and Prosperity Act
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2428
STUDENT Act
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2456
Promoting Rural Exports Act of 2025
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2426
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2409
PRIME Act
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2418
HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2416
Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2392
Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025
Jul 23, 2025ENACTED
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |