U.S. Representative for California’s 32nd District
Brad Sherman
Position · −0.34
- In office
- House 1997–now
29 years in CongressMore senior than 94% of the House - Breaks on
- Education 17%
- Labor and Employment 11%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Foreign Affairs
- Bills on
- International Affairs
- Taxation
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Age
- 71
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DJake Levine$2.8M
- DJake Rakov$584K
- DDory Benami$57K
- DChristopher Ahuja$48K
- DMarena Lin$39K
Bottom line
Ranking member of the Capital Markets subcommittee (Financial Services).
Where Sherman has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Capital Markets (Financial Services)
- Ranking Member · Middle East and North Africa (Foreign Affairs)
- Financial Services · 3rd in seniority on the minority side
- Foreign Affairs · 2nd in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2225 Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 965 Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Sherman’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Sherman breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Sherman voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Education 17% · 2 of 12 party 0%
- Labor and Employment 11% · 1 of 9 party 0%
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Sherman has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Sherman broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Sherman is saying
All 9 statements and posts-
Sherman Statement on FEMA Funding for Los Angeles Wildfire Disaster Aid Program
Called on FEMA to fund wildfire disaster case management program through May.
“Pleased to see that FEMA is paying California the money it owes to the state for providing caseworkers for fire victims through September 30. It is now time for FEMA to approve and fund keeping this program open at least through May of next year. Losing one’s home in a horrendous fire is extremely difficult on…”
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Joint statement from Congressman Brad Sherman and Congresswoman Judy Chu on Talks with North Korea
Welcomed Trump's efforts to restart talks with North Korea and urged diplomatic steps.
North Korea DiplomacyAI-read
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Sherman, Meeks, Garamendi & Beyer Announce Resolution to Block U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Agreement
Introduced joint resolution to block U.S.-Saudi nuclear agreement over nonproliferation concerns.
“That is why we are introducing a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block this deeply flawed agreement and stop the Trump administration from further dangerous global nuclear proliferation.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Congressman Sherman Statement Marking Four Years Since the Death of Mahsa Amini
Marked fourth anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death, pledging support for Iranian freedom.
“Today, we remember Mahsa and all those who have risked or lost their lives demanding basic freedoms. I will always stand with the Iranian people in their pursuit of freedom and human rights.”
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Over 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman’s 6th Town Hall of the Year
On September 3rd, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) hosted his sixth Telephone Town Hall of the year, bringing together over 3,000 constituents from across California’s 32nd Congressional District for a wide-ranging discussion on the most…
“These Town Halls give me an opportunity to hear directly from the people I represent, answer their questions, and make sure they know what is happening in Washington and how it affects their families and our community.”
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Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on the North Korea Travel Ban
About 100,000 Korean Americans still hope to have family reunification meetings with aging relatives in North Korea, and the ban makes it impossible for them to do so.
“To the dismay of many Korean Americans, Secretary Rubio recently renewed the ban on U.S. citizen travel to North Korea for the 10th consecutive year. About 100,000 Korean Americans still hope to have family reunification meetings with aging relatives in North Korea, and the ban makes it impossible for them to do so. It…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Sherman voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 268 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Sherman’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 13
- Action in committee 2
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 2
- Became law 0
13 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 12 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 13 sponsored billsSponsored 13 (House median 25) · cosponsored 409 (median 289), 146 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Taxation, Finance and Financial Sector.
- H.R. 4382 America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9040 Regulate the Price of All Drugs ActHealth · Introduced May 26, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8803 Iran War Oil Crisis Windfall Profits Tax ActTaxation · Introduced May 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8670 Stop Oil Exports to Lower Gas Prices ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7806 Direct File Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Mar 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 4819 Click to Cancel Act of 2025Commerce · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7271 Evan Anzoo Memorial ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jan 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7192 Hands Off Greenland ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jan 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 32% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 36% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 50% |
| Commerce | 27 | 74% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 59% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% |
| Education | 16 | 38% |
| Immigration | 15 | 33% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Taxation | 7 | 71% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Emergency Management | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Native Americans | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 3 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Sherman voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DJerrold NadlerNY-1298%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Sherman most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Sherman’s campaign raised $2.5M: $1.4M (57%) from individuals and $703K (28%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Sherman
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 175.
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Sherman this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inSherman’s own leadership PAC: Southern California Fund. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Sherman’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-32Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-30Democrat2013–2023
- U.S. House, CA-27Democrat2003–2013
- U.S. House, CA-24Democrat1997–2003
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 32
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 71
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5911
2365 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Sherman Oaks
- Website
- sherman.house.gov
- 63158229861
- congressmansherman
- YouTube
- shermanca27
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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