DemocratMark Kelly
U.S. Senator · Arizona
U.S. Senator from Arizona
12 tracked promises, 4 rated
Arizona
Represents Arizona statewide
How they won their seat
Mark Kelly won the 2022 U.S. Senate election in Arizona with 51.4% of the vote (1,322,027 votes).
- Mark Kelly · Democrat51.4%1,322,027
- Blake Masters · Republican46.5%1,196,308
- Marc J. Victor · Libertarian2.1%53,762
- 2 Other Candidates0%197
Certified results. Source: MIT Election Data + Science Lab (MEDSL) ↗. A plurality winner can hold under 50% when more than two candidates run.
Inferred legislative agendas
Mark Kelly's record shows actions related to water resource management, military and defense issues, and economic concerns, particularly related to cost of living and housing affordability. He sponsored bills such as the Water Resources Development Act amendments (S 4971) and the Cost-of-Living Emergency Act. Additionally, his involvement in military AI legislation includes specific legislation sponsored without inferring interest. Focus areas (from the record): Water Resources · Military Defense · Economic Policy · Housing Affordability · Artificial Intelligence Alignment with declared positions: Mixed. Kelly's sponsored bills align with his declared positions on water management and military AI, as seen in the Water Resources Development Act amendments and the Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act. However, while he has pledged to address cost of living issues, the outcomes of his economic initiatives are not documented. What this can't tell you: The effectiveness of the sponsored bills in achieving their intended outcomes is not documented; There are no statements on file to provide insight into his public communication or rationale behind his actions; The record does not reveal any unlogged work or informal efforts that may contribute to his legislative agenda. Confidence: moderate (based on the volume of verified record on file).
Inferred, not stated. Mark Kelly has not necessarily stated these as goals. This is an AI-generated, nonpartisan reading of the patterns in their verified record — sponsored legislation, committee work, roll-call votes, and campaign-finance composition — and how those patterns compare to any declared positions and tracked promises. It describes what the record emphasizes, never imputes motive, and is run through an adversarial review pass that scrubs bias, loaded language, and any claim the evidence doesn’t support. It is not a quote, a claim they made, or a rating; every underlying item is sourced in the verified record below; and it never affects the Integrity Score.
Showing 2020. Every tile and chart below reflects this window; some record types (e.g. roll-call votes) only have data for recent years.
Campaign finance over time
- Small-dollar (unitemized)$26.4M65%
- Large individual (itemized)$13.9M34%
- PAC / committee$27K0%
By election cycle. Source: FEC.
Committee memberships
- Member, Senate Committee on Armed ServicesOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Armed Services — AirlandOn record since Jan 2025Ranking
- Member, Senate Committee on Armed Services — Emerging Threats and CapabilitiesOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Armed Services — Strategic ForcesOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works — Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyOn record since Jan 2025Ranking
- Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works — Fisheries, Wildlife, and WaterOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works — Transportation and InfrastructureOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Joint Economic CommitteeOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Select Committee on IntelligenceOn record since Jan 2025Member
- Member, Senate Special Committee on AgingOn record since Jan 2025Member
Source: Congress.gov.
Integrity
Promises kept vs. worked against — weighted breakdown+69 · based on 4 rated promises
- Partial 1
- Championed 3
Teal segments are promises kept; amber and stone segments are promises worked against. The signed score weights each rated promise by significance and evidence confidence. Promise-keeping is shown separately from popularity, finance, disclosure, and stated positions. Methodology is open.
Integrity over time
In office since Dec 2020 · 4 rated promisesThe line steps at each recorded assessment and holds between them; it ends on the current published score.
| Date | Integrity Score |
|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 50 |
| Jul 2026 | 65 |
| Jul 2026 | 68 |
| Jul 2026 | 69 |
| Jan 2029 | 69 (current, held from last rating) |
Promise status over time
How the tracked promise record has evolved.
- Kept4
- Against0
- No opportunity0
- In progress0
Replayed from this official’s sourced assessment history — the bands step only when an assessment is recorded or changed. Based on the most recent roll-call votes on file and the tracked promise assessments; never interpolated.
Topic coverage
12 promises across 11 topicsWhat this record covers — the number of tracked promises per topic. This is coverage, not a verdict; the kept/against shading within each bar mirrors the Integrity breakdown above.
- Economy / Cost of Living2
- AI / National Security1
- Border Security1
- Campaign Finance1
- Defense / Military AI1
- Government Ethics / Cryptocurrency1
- Government Ethics & Accountability1
- Housing Affordability1
- Immigration1
- Shipbuilding / Economy & National Security1
- Water / Drought1
Evidence & significance
Evidence quality
Strongest source cited per promise.
- Primary (official record)12100%
Significance mix
How weighty the tracked promises are (1 = minor, 5 = defining).
Significance weights each promise in the Integrity Score.
12 tracked promises
“Committed to keep working to make sure the federal government does its part to strengthen Arizona's drought resiliency and secure a sustainable water future.”
“Pledged to remain laser-focused on bringing down the high costs hitting Arizona families, including strengthening energy independence and eliminating the federal gas tax through the end of the year.”
“Committed to continue working with Republicans and Democrats and the administration to improve border security and fix the immigration system in a way that supports Arizona's community and economy.”
“Committed to continue pushing the administration to provide better communication and more resources to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.”
“Introduced the Cost of Living Emergency Act to make it easier to hold price-gouging corporations accountable, prevent sudden spikes in household bills, and provide immediate relief when essential costs rise.”
“Reintroduced the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act, committing to require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place their stocks in a qualified blind trust or divest their holdings in order to end insider trading in Congress.”
“Introduced the SHIPS for America Act, which sets a goal to expand the U.S.-flag international fleet by 250 ships within 10 years and to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base and maritime workforce.”
“Introduced a two-bill package — the Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act and the Warfighter AI Readiness and Preparedness (WARP) Act — to ensure that as AI is integrated into warfare the U.S. military preserves meaningful human judgment and accountability over use-of-force decisions.”
“Introduced the More Homes on the Market Act to raise the capital gains exclusion on home sales — from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1 million for joint filers — to encourage home sales and increase housing supply.”
“Introduced the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act to direct the NSA's AI Security Center to develop and disseminate security guidance that identifies vulnerabilities and protects U.S. advanced AI systems and supply chains from foreign adversaries.”
“Reintroduced the Ban Corporate PACs Act to prohibit for-profit corporations from establishing or funding political action committees, bar solicitation of contributions from stockholders, and require existing corporate PACs to terminate and distribute remaining funds within one year of enactment.”
“Introduced the End Crypto Corruption Act to ban the President, Vice President, senior executive branch officials, members of Congress, and their immediate families from issuing, endorsing, or sponsoring crypto assets such as meme coins and stablecoins.”
Verified record
132 sponsored bills · finance on fileFacts imported directly from official government sources — shown separately from tracked promises and never folded into the Integrity Score. Each entry links to its primary source.
FEC 2026 cycle — raised $46,141,466, spent $25,290,803, cash on hand $0.
View the FEC filing ↗Sponsored legislation
- Sponsored S 5031: A bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand participation by underrepresented populations in service programs, and for other purposes. ↗Jul 16, 2026
- Sponsored S 5029: A bill to amend the requirements for teaching residency programs under part A of title II of the Higher Education Act of 1965. ↗Jul 16, 2026
- Sponsored S 4970: A bill to require the Secretary of the Army to conduct certain wildfire risk assessments, and for other purposes. ↗Jul 14, 2026
- Sponsored S 4971: A bill to amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1999 to modify the Federal share with respect to certain Western rural water infrastructure projects, and for other purposes. ↗Jul 14, 2026
- Sponsored SRES 792: A resolution designating June 30, 2026, as "Asteroid Day". ↗Jun 24, 2026
- Sponsored S 4909: Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act ↗Jun 24, 2026
- Sponsored S 4887: Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act of 2026 ↗Jun 24, 2026
- Sponsored S 4916: Aging with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2026 ↗Jun 24, 2026
- Sponsored S 4846: TAAP Act ↗Jun 22, 2026
- Sponsored S 4810: CHIPS Training in America Act of 2026 ↗Jun 17, 2026
- Sponsored S 4742: AI DATA Act ↗Jun 10, 2026
- Sponsored S 4682: Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act of 2026 ↗Jun 4, 2026
Showing the 12 most recent of 132 sponsored measures.
Voting record
- Total votes
- 890
- Yea
- 323
- Nay
- 517
- Present
- 0
- Not voting
- 50
Full voting record
890 votes- S5271Nay
- PN1078Nay
- PN1078Nay
- HR6500Yea
- HR6500Yea
- HR6500Yea
- PN73011Nay
- HR5334Yea
- HR5334Not voting
- SJRES187Yea
- PN73011Nay
- PN932Nay
- PN932Nay
- HR6500Yea
- SRES817Nay
- SJRES181Yea
- SJRES199Yea
- SRES817Nay
- HR5334Yea
- HR5334Yea
Roll-call votes, 119th Congress. Source: Voteview (voteview.com). Click any vote to verify it independently.
Positions on record
14 positions on recordThe record on this issue — recorded votes this official cast, and sourced claims about what they believe. Each is labelled with which it is, because a vote is what someone did and a statement is what they said. Neither is scored, and neither affects the Integrity Score.
- ImmigrationStated position
Committed to continue working with Republicans and Democrats and the administration to improve border security and fix the immigration system in a way that supports Arizona's community and economy.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Border SecurityStated position
Committed to continue pushing the administration to provide better communication and more resources to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Water / DroughtStated position
Committed to keep working to make sure the federal government does its part to strengthen Arizona's drought resiliency and secure a sustainable water future.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Defense / Military AIStated position
Introduced a two-bill package — the Ultimate Human Responsibility in Defense Systems Act and the Warfighter AI Readiness and Preparedness (WARP) Act — to ensure that as AI is integrated into warfare the U.S. military preserves meaningful human judgment and accountability over use-of-force decisions.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)View position & sources → - Economy / Cost of LivingStated position
Pledged to remain laser-focused on bringing down the high costs hitting Arizona families, including strengthening energy independence and eliminating the federal gas tax through the end of the year.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Housing AffordabilityStated position
Introduced the More Homes on the Market Act to raise the capital gains exclusion on home sales — from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1 million for joint filers — to encourage home sales and increase housing supply.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - AI / National SecurityStated position
Introduced the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Security Readiness Act to direct the NSA's AI Security Center to develop and disseminate security guidance that identifies vulnerabilities and protects U.S. advanced AI systems and supply chains from foreign adversaries.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Campaign FinanceStated position
Reintroduced the Ban Corporate PACs Act to prohibit for-profit corporations from establishing or funding political action committees, bar solicitation of contributions from stockholders, and require existing corporate PACs to terminate and distribute remaining funds within one year of enactment.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Government Ethics & AccountabilityStated position
Reintroduced the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act, committing to require all members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children to place their stocks in a qualified blind trust or divest their holdings in order to end insider trading in Congress.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Government Ethics / CryptocurrencyStated position
Introduced the End Crypto Corruption Act to ban the President, Vice President, senior executive branch officials, members of Congress, and their immediate families from issuing, endorsing, or sponsoring crypto assets such as meme coins and stablecoins.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Shipbuilding / Economy & National SecurityStated position
Introduced the SHIPS for America Act, which sets a goal to expand the U.S.-flag international fleet by 250 ships within 10 years and to rebuild the U.S. shipbuilding industrial base and maritime workforce.
SourcesOffice of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (kelly.senate.gov)· archivedView position & sources → - Mass Surveillance, Tracking, and Flock SafetyRecorded vote
On record voting NAY on Paul Amendment No. 1829 to H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, an amendment whose stated purpose was to append the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act to the bill. The amendment was rejected 31 to 61, a three-fifths majority being required.
SourcesSenate Roll Call Vote 144, 118th Congress, 2nd Session: On the Amendment, Paul Amdt. No. 1829 to H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. Amendment Rejected, 31 yeas to 61 nays with a three-fifths majority required, April 19, 2024.View position & sources → - Mass Surveillance, Tracking, and Flock SafetyRecorded vote
On record voting NAY on Durbin Amendment No. 1841, as modified, to H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, an amendment whose stated purpose was to prohibit warrantless access to the communications and other information of United States persons. The amendment was rejected 42 to 50.
SourcesSenate Roll Call Vote 148, 118th Congress, 2nd Session: On the Amendment, Durbin Amdt. No. 1841 as Modified to H.R. 7888, the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act. Amendment Rejected, 42 yeas to 50 nays, April 19, 2024.View position & sources → - Mass Surveillance, Tracking, and Flock SafetyStated position
Cosponsored S. 3351 (118th Congress), FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023, joining as a cosponsor of record on 2023-11-28. Recorded in the Congress.gov bill status record published by GovInfo.
SourcesGovInfo BILLSTATUS record for S. 3351, 118th Congress — FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2023View position & sources →
Disclosure
A separate measure from the promise scorecard above. It tracks confirmed cases where this official has acted on or championed an issue that already existed when they ran, but which they did not disclose as a priority in their campaign. Each case meets a high evidence bar — three independent sources — and the score is shown alongside the Integrity Score, never merged into it. How this is measured.
No undisclosed priorities on record. This is not a clean-audit claim — it means none have been confirmed for this official.
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