Jim Himes

Where they stand

Slightly left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). House roll-call votes, 119th Congress.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

Donor-based DIME score: moderately left.

AI read of their current public record: moderately left.

Issue by issue

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

Voting record in Congress

In the House (119th Congress, 674 votes): missed 0.9% of votes, voted with their party 95.1% of the time.

Sponsored 6 bills (0 became law), mostly on finance and financial sector, taxation, crime and law enforcement.

Source: Voteview.

Outside spending

Independent groups reported $10 supporting and $0 opposing Jim Himes.

Source: FEC independent expenditures.

Endorsements

• Organizations: Planned Parenthood Action Fund
• Political parties: Democratic Party of Connecticut

More about Jim Himes

Campaign website · Wikipedia · Ballotpedia

Also running

• Michael Goldstein · Republican

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Quick answers

What party is Jim Himes?

Jim Himes is running as a Democrat.

Is Jim Himes the incumbent?

Yes. Jim Himes currently holds this office.

Who is Jim Himes running against?

Michael Goldstein, for Connecticut U.S. House District 4.

Is Jim Himes liberal or conservative?

On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Jim Himes is slightly left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview). This comes from published research, not our opinion.

Should I vote for Jim Himes?

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