What state does John Fetterman represent?

Fetterman represents Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. He holds Pennsylvania’s Class 3 seat, which is next up for election in 2028.

What party is John Fetterman?

Fetterman is a Democrat and caucuses with Senate Democrats, though he votes with the Republican position more often than any other member of the Democratic caucus.

Who is John Fetterman?

John Fetterman is the senior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, a Democrat who took office in January 2023. Before the Senate he was Pennsylvania’s Lieutenant Governor and the mayor of Braddock. In the Senate he has become known as the chamber’s most party-crossing Democrat — voting with his caucus about 88.1% of the time and breaking with it on about 11.9% of votes.

The basics

Full name	John Karl Fetterman
Born	August 15, 1969 (Reading, Pennsylvania)
Party	Democratic
Office	U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania (senior senator)
In office since	January 3, 2023
Senate seat	Pennsylvania, Class 3 — next up in 2028
Previous offices	Lt. Governor of Pennsylvania (2019–2023); Mayor of Braddock (2006–2019)
Elected	November 2022 (defeating Mehmet Oz)

What he’s known for in the Senate

Fetterman’s national profile rests largely on his independence from his own party. He was the only Senate Democrat to vote to confirm Attorney General Pam Bondi, has repeatedly sided with Republicans on Israel and Iran policy, and backed Republican government-funding measures during the 2025 shutdown. He has also drawn attention for his casual attire on Capitol Hill and for his recovery from a 2022 stroke. Polls in 2026 show an unusual pattern for a Democrat: higher job approval among Republicans than Democrats — see his approval rating.

Explore his record

His full U.S. Senate voting record — every vote, searchable.
Key votes — Bondi, Iran war powers, the shutdown, and more.
How often he votes with Trump.
When he’s up for reelection (2028).

Common questions

Who is John Fetterman?: John Fetterman is the senior U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, a Democrat who took office in January 2023. He previously served as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania (2019–2023) and Mayor of Braddock (2006–2019), and is known for crossing party lines more than almost any other Senate Democrat.
What state does John Fetterman represent?: Fetterman represents Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate. He holds Pennsylvania’s Class 3 seat, which is next up for election in 2028.
What party is John Fetterman?: Fetterman is a Democrat and caucuses with Senate Democrats, though he votes with the Republican position more often than any other member of the Democratic caucus.