Mark Desaulnier
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 10 · Congressional District 10
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Profile Snapshot
Mark James DeSaulnier is an American politician who has served as a U.S. representative from California since 2015. He has represented the 10th congressional district since 2023, although it was previously numbered the 11th district for his first eight years in office. The district includes most of Contra Costa County, a suburban county in the East Bay. Until 2000, he was a member of the Republican Party; he has since been a member of the Democratic Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
48/49 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 48 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialMark Desaulnier is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 10profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $664,974.75 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: PowerPoint Presentations
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Virtual America 250 Town Hall with Special Guest Jeffrey Rosen
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman DeSaulnier Announces AANHPI Town Hall in Dublin
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman DeSaulnier Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge
- VerifiedPublic statement: Representatives DeSaulnier and Lofgren and Senators Padilla and Schiff Voice Opposition to Any Reopening of Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Virtual America 250 Town Hall with Special Guest Jeffrey Rosen - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Announces AANHPI Town Hall in Dublin - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Announces 2026 Congressional App Challenge - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Mark DeSaulnier advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 10th Congressional District - KTVB
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Mark DeSaulnier and Colleagues Express Opposition to Reopening FCI Dublin Amid Environmental Concerns - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Representatives DeSaulnier and Lofgren and Senators Padilla and Schiff Voice Opposition to Any Reopening of Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Dublin - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Passes 8 DeSaulnier-Authored Provisions to Reduce Traffic Congestion, Improve Commutes, and Protect Environment - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Announces Town Hall in San Ramon - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Secures Over $16 Million for Projects to Benefit Contra Costa and Alameda Counties - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Names Dublin Student Winner of CA-10 2026 Congressional Art Competition - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall in Lafayette - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Comments on Resignations of Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Advances Over $46.7 Million for Local Projects to Benefit Contra Costa and Alameda Counties - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier to Host Virtual Town Hall on Immigration - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Statement on War Powers Resolution Vote - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman DeSaulnier Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition - Congressman Mark Desaulnier (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congressman Mark DeSaulnier to Host Town Hall in Pleasant Hill on February 7th - Quiver Quantitative
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-03-25: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-02-17: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-12-24: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
2025-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-02-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2025-12-02: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Public Statements
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k block--desaulnier-evo-custom-62-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Center Press Releases June 16, 2026 Press Release Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a virtual town hall ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with special guest Jeffrey Rosen, New York Times bestselling author, professor of law at George Washington University, and contributing editor at The Atlantic on Thursday, June 18th at 2:30 p.m. PT. Read More Co
="evo-press-release__body">Walnut Creek, CA – Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host a virtual town hall ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with special guest Jeffrey Rosen, New York Times bestselling author, professor of law at George Washington University, and contributing editor at The Atlantic on Thursday, June 18th at 2:30 p.m. PT. Read More June 15, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (C
gressman DeSaulnier Announces AANHPI Town Hall in Dublin June 15, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host an AANHPI Town Hall in Dublin on Wednesday, June 17th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Read More June 3, 2026 Press Release Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for middle and high school students to hone their coding skills by design
-auto">June 3, 2026 Press Release Walnut Creek, CA – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced he will host the 2026 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition for middle and high school students to hone their coding skills by designing original software applications. Read More June 2, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), along with Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-16), Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) announc
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