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Patty Murray

  • Democratic
  • 17 terms
  • Born 1950

Patty Murray is a Democratic Senator representing Washington (Senate) in the United States Senate. Currently serving 17 terms. Patty Murray has a 58.1% community approval rating based on 31 votes on USApprate.

Community approval

58% approve

  • Total votes: 31
  • 90-day change: +16.7
  • Last 7 days: 4
  • Senate rank: 15/100

18 support · 13 oppose

31 votes from unique devices, one per person · 4 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →

Legislative record

Patty Murray has served in the Senate since 1993. Congress.gov lists 1,209 bills and resolutions sponsored and 6,424 cosponsored by Patty Murray. Leadership roles on record: Assistant Democratic Leader (117th Congress); President Pro Tempore (118th Congress).

Sponsored
1,209
Cosponsored
6,424

Terms in Congress

  • Senate · WA — 1993–now

Recently sponsored bills

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

Understanding Patty Murray's Approval Rating

On USApprate, Senator Patty Murray currently holds a community approval rating of 58.1% for 2026, drawn from 31 visitor votes (18 support, 13 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Patty Murray 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 Patty Murray's approval rating calculated on USApprate?

Patty Murray'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, Patty Murray holds a 58.1% community approval rating based on 31 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 Patty Murray?

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 Patty Murray?

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