
U.S. Senator
John R. Curtis
Utah
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U.S. Senator
Utah
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Voting Profile
Most Active Policy Areas
91
Votes Analyzed
Data sources: voteview, congress.gov
Political Position
Senator John Curtis is a conservative Republican whose voting record places him somewhat to the left of the typical Republican senator. With an ideology score of 0.450, he represents a more moderate strain of conservatism within the Republican Party, potentially reflecting Utah's unique political culture that blends traditional conservative values with occasional pragmatic flexibility.
Near the average for Republicans (0.52)
Data source: VoteView NOMINATE scores (UCLA/UC San Diego)
Policy Positions
91
total votes analyzed
Overview
John Curtis serves as a U.S. Senator from Utah, bringing a conservative perspective that occasionally diverges from his party's mainstream positions. His voting record spans multiple policy areas, with particular focus on healthcare legislation where he has cast the majority of his recorded votes. Curtis's legislative activity shows engagement across diverse policy domains including budget matters, agriculture, defense, and environmental issues. His voting patterns suggest a willingness to evaluate legislation on its merits, as evidenced by his varied support percentages across different categories. Prior to his Senate service, Curtis served in the U.S. House of Representatives, and his transition to the Senate continues his representation of Utah's interests at the federal level. His moderate-conservative positioning may reflect Utah's distinct political landscape, which often emphasizes practical governance alongside traditional conservative principles.
Key Positions
By Policy Area
Analysis updated: January 9, 2026
Campaign Finance
Includes all authorized campaign committees (principal committee, joint fundraising, and other authorized committees). Outside spending by Super PACs and independent groups is shown separately below. Verify on FEC.gov →
Career: $6.5M
Fundraising Over Time
Contribution Sources
47%
53%
Individual Breakdown
Itemized (>$200)
$343K
Small Dollar (<$200)
$3K
Donation Sizes
Share of individual contribution dollars by donation size, current election cycle.
Where the Money Comes From
Itemized individual contributions only (donations over $200 report the donor's state). Small-dollar donations are not included because the FEC does not itemize them.
Top Contributors
Top Contributing Industries
Top Donor Employers
Employer as self-reported by itemized donors. “Not Employed” and “Self-Employed” typically rank highest for small-dollar campaigns and include retirees.
Where the Money Goes
Spending by Purpose
Purpose categories are self-reported on FEC filings; large “Other” totals are common.
Top Payees
GRAND VALLEY CONSULTING LLC
PAYCHEX
CFS COMPLIANCE
CAPLIN & DRYSDALE
JEDX LLC
HERRING, ADRIELLE
FORD CREDIT
A&A ART & FRAME
Detailed Breakdown
Expenditures
Operating Costs
$833K
Operating Offsets
$42.13
Net Operating
$833K
Refunds
Committee Refunds
$3K
Outside Spending (Super PACs)
Supporting
$18.2M
Opposing
$179K
Total Outside Spending
$18.4M
Top Outside Spenders
CONSERVATIVE VALUES FOR UTAH
DEFEND AMERICAN JOBS
CLEARPATH ACTION FUND, INC.
AMERICAN CONSERVATION COALITION PAC (ACC PAC)
UTAHNS FOR LIBERTY
EDF ACTION VOTES
ALL IN FOR UTAH
GUN RIGHTS AMERICA
Independent expenditures are made without coordination with the candidate. Source: FEC Schedule E filings.
Voting Record
75 votes across 9 categories