WASHINGTON (SENATE) · SENATE · 119TH CONGRESS

Maria Cantwell

  • Democratic
  • 14 terms
  • Born 1958

Maria Cantwell is a Democratic Senator representing Washington (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 14 terms. Maria Cantwell has a 41.7% community approval rating based on 24 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

42% approve

  • Total votes: 24
  • 90-day change: +1.7
  • Last 7 days: 3
  • Senate rank: 78/100

10 support · 14 oppose

24 votes from unique devices, one per person · 3 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Maria Cantwell has served in Congress since 1993: in the House of Representatives from 1993 to 1995, and in the Senate since 2001. Congress.gov lists 1,006 bills and resolutions sponsored and 4,303 cosponsored by Maria Cantwell.

Sponsored
1,006
Cosponsored
4,303

Terms in Congress

  • House · WA-1 — 1993–1995
  • Senate · WA — 2001–now

Recently sponsored bills

Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.

Understanding Maria Cantwell's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Maria Cantwell currently holds a community approval rating of 41.7% for 2026, drawn from 24 visitor votes (10 support, 14 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Maria Cantwell right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.

How this rating is calculated

Every approval rating on USApprate is community-driven. Visitors vote "Support" or "Oppose," and we turn those votes into a single percentage using a simple, transparent formula:

Approval Rate = (Support Votes ÷ Total Votes) × 100%

To keep results fair, each visitor is limited to one vote per official or party through privacy-preserving browser fingerprinting, and you can change your vote at any time without creating an account.

How to read this rating

These numbers capture grassroots sentiment from people who visit USApprate — they are not scientific polls and are not a statistically representative sample of all Americans. Think of them as a real-time pulse of engaged citizens that complements professional polling. For survey-grade data, we recommend established organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, and our full methodology.

Frequently asked questions

How is Maria Cantwell's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Maria Cantwell's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Maria Cantwell holds a 41.7% community approval rating based on 24 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.

Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Maria Cantwell?

No. USApprate ratings are community-driven and are not scientific polls. For statistically representative data, consult organizations such as Gallup, Pew Research Center, or FiveThirtyEight. Our ratings offer a complementary, grassroots view of public sentiment toward elected officials.

How can I share my opinion on Senator Maria Cantwell?

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