Chris West
Sen · Republican · District 42 · MD
Where they stand
Every rated Senate member for the selected period — dots are members, the shaded band is the middle 50% of each party, the tick is the party median.
Trend vs. medians
Chris West's score per year against the Senate, party, and statewide medians (rated members only).
By issue category
Chris West vs. the Republican median and the Senate median, per issue category.
Standout votes
Votes where Chris West broke from the Republican majority in the Senate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sen. Chris West's voting record?
Sen. Chris West represents the 42nd District in the Maryland State Senate. West's voting record aligned 32% 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, Chris West's lifetime GOP Platform score averages 36%.
How aligned is Chris West with National Republican Party Platform principles?
Chris West's voting record aligned 32% of the time to the National Republican Platform in 2026, demonstrating little to no adherence to National Republican Party Platform principles.
What is Chris West's GOP Platform score?
Chris West has a 32% GOP Platform score for 2026. Across 2 years rated, Chris West's lifetime average is 36%.
Where does Chris West serve?
Sen. Chris West (R-MD-42) represents the 42nd District in the Maryland State Senate as a Republican.