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Chris West

Chris West — Republican State Senator for Maryland District 42 (official headshot)

Year

Score

Role

Party

Dist.

2026
32.20
Sen
R
42
2025
39.13
Sen
R
42

Overall Trend

0%25%50%75%100%202520262025: 39.13%2026: 32.20%

Year

2026
37.93
60.00
0.00
12.50
0.00
50.00
25.00
2025
30.00
66.67
35.71
0.00
100.00
80.00
50.00

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.

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