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Sen. Matt Blake

Democrat · Senate District 22 · Polk

In office since 2025 · Democratic Whip

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matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov

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Report card · 2026 session

Compared with the 50 members of the Senate who cast votes this session. Rank 1 is highest.

Attendance

92.2%

Chamber average 90.6% · 36th of 50

voted on 259 of 281 roll calls

With their party

95.0%

Chamber average 97.5% · 39th of 48

of 259 votes cast

Bills sponsored

19

Chamber average 15 · 17th of 50

as a named sponsor (committee bills not counted)

Became law

0

Chamber average 1 · 15th of 50

0% of bills they sponsored, counting companions

Amendments adopted

0%

Chamber average 70% · 24th of 33

0 of 2 that got a vote · 2 filed

Numbers count recorded floor votes, bills where Matt Blake is a named sponsor, and amendments they filed or co-signed. Committee work, which is most of a legislator’s job, isn’t captured here. What each measure means

Time in office

In the Legislature since 2025 · 1 General Assembly

  • Senate 2025–now · 1 term

Serving first term in Senate.

Leadership

  • Senate Assistant Democratic Leader · 91st GA
  • Senate Democratic Whip · 91st GA
Every General Assembly

Committees