Joanne Benson
Sen · Democrat · District 24 · MD
Where they stand
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Trend vs. medians
Joanne Benson's score per year against the Senate, party, and statewide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Joanne Benson vs. the Democrat median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Joanne Benson broke from the Democrat majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Joanne Benson's voting record?
Sen. Joanne Benson represents the 24th District in the Maryland State Senate. Benson's voting record aligned 3% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2026, demonstrating little to no adherence to the principles of the Republican Party and Platform ratified by President Trump and Republicans across the nation at the 43rd Republican National Convention. Across 2 years, Joanne Benson's lifetime GOP Platform score averages 3%.
How aligned is Joanne Benson with National Republican Party Platform principles?
Joanne Benson's voting record aligned 3% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2026, demonstrating little to no adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.
What is Joanne Benson's GOP Platform score?
Joanne Benson has a 3% GOP Platform score for 2026. Across 2 years rated, Joanne Benson's lifetime average is 3%.
Where does Joanne Benson serve?
Sen. Joanne Benson (D-MD-24) represents the 24th District in the Maryland State Senate as a Democrat.