Tammy Baldwin
U.S. Senate · WI · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. Senate · WI
Biography
Overview
Tammy Baldwin is a Democratic U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, serving since 2013. She is the first openly LGBTQ person and first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from Wisconsin. Baldwin previously served seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district (1999-2013) and three terms in the Wisconsin State Assembly (1993-1999). She holds a law degree and was in private practice before entering politics. Baldwin has been secretary of the Senate Democratic Caucus since 2017 and serves as dean of Wisconsin's congressional delegation.
Career
Baldwin is credited with writing the ACA provision allowing young adults to remain on parents' health insurance until age 26. She has advocated for single-payer healthcare since her time in the state legislature and voted for the Affordable Care Act. She helped pass the Respect for Marriage Act in 2022. Baldwin introduced the Health Security for All Americans Act multiple times. She voted against the Iraq War authorization in 2002 and voted for bipartisan repeal of the Iraq AUMF in 2023. She championed legislation on workplace safety, gun violence prevention, and LGBTQ rights including domestic partnerships and same-sex marriage recognition.
Prior political experience
Baldwin was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2012 with 51.4% of the vote, becoming the first openly gay candidate elected to the U.S. Senate. She won reelection in 2018 with 55.4% of the vote, defeating Republican Leah Vukmir by approximately 11 percentage points. In 2024, Baldwin narrowly defeated Republican nominee Eric Hovde despite Trump winning Wisconsin. She ran unopposed in the 2012 Democratic primary. In her House elections, she won her initial 1998 race with 53%-47%, was reelected in 2000 with 51%-49%, and won subsequent races with margins ranging from 62-69%.
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 Tammy Baldwin
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Start a campaign targeting Tammy BaldwinOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | U.S. Senate WI Class 1 | 2025–present | In progress | Tammy Baldwin | — |
| 2nd | U.S. Senate WI Class 1 | 2019–2025 | Term ended | Tammy Baldwin | Tammy Baldwin |
| 1st | U.S. Senate WI Class 1 | 2013–2019 | Term ended | — | Tammy Baldwin |
| 7th | U.S. House WI-2 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Tammy Baldwin | Mark Pocan |
| 6th | U.S. House WI-2 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Tammy Baldwin | Tammy Baldwin |
| 5th | U.S. House WI-2 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Tammy Baldwin | Tammy Baldwin |
| 4th | U.S. House WI-2 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | Tammy Baldwin | Tammy Baldwin |
| 3rd | U.S. House WI-2 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Tammy Baldwin | Tammy Baldwin |
| 2nd | U.S. House WI-2 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | Tammy Baldwin | Tammy Baldwin |
| 1st | U.S. House WI-2 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | — | Tammy Baldwin |
Committee assignments
- Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related AgenciesSenateRanking Member· 2025–present
- Science, Manufacturing, and CompetitivenessSenateRanking Member· 2025–present
- Employment and Workplace SafetySenate· 2025–present
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesSenate· 2025–present
- Senate· 2025–present
- Primary Health and Retirement SecuritySenate· 2025–present
- Coast Guard, Maritime, and FisheriesSenate· 2025–present
- Department of Interior, Environment, and Related AgenciesSenate· 2025–present
- Energy and Water DevelopmentSenate· 2025–present
- Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data PrivacySenate· 2025–present
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related AgenciesSenate· 2025–present
- Senate· 2025–present
- Department of DefenseSenate· 2025–present
- Telecommunications and MediaSenate· 2025–present
- Senate· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- S. 2507
DAIRY PRIDE Act
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2436
Healthy H2O Act
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2370
A bill to provide for eligibility for veterans of Operation End Sweep for the Vietnam Service Medal.
Jul 22, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2282
Farmers First Act of 2025
Jul 15, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2245
A bill to amend the Digital Coast Act to improve the acquisition, integration, and accessibility of data of the Digital Coast program and to extend the program.
Jul 10, 2025INTRODUCED - S. 2195
WWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal Act
Jun 26, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2150
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Jun 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2104
Reliable Rail Service Act of 2025
Jun 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2024
ENROLL Act of 2025
Jun 11, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 1984
Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act
Jun 5, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- S. 2524
Restoring Essential Healthcare Act
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2511
College Transparency Act
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2523
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2512
EATS Act of 2025
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2514
Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025
Jul 29, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2488
Empowering App-Based Workers Act
Jul 28, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2452
Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2429
Stop the Scammers Act
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2448
Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025
Jul 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - S. 2402
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025
Jul 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. Senate WI Class 1 | Pending | 49.33% |
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