Chris Van Hollen is the Democrat U.S. Senator from Maryland, in office since 2017.
Current term began January 3, 2023. In the Senate since January 3, 2017.
Committee assignments
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on the Budget
Committee work shapes much of what happens in the Senate, from hearings to shaping bills before they reach the floor.
Term and next election
Chris Van Hollen holds a Class 3 seat in the United States Senate. Senators serve six-year terms, and the two seats in each state sit in different classes, so they are not up for election in the same year. This seat is next on the ballot in 2028, when voters across Maryland choose who fills it.
Maryland
Chris Van Hollen is one of two U.S. Senators for Maryland, who represent the whole state rather than a single district. For the U.S. House delegation, see the Maryland congressional districts. To find your own House representative, use the home page lookup.
Washington office: 730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
Frequently asked questions
When is Chris Van Hollen next up for election?
This seat is a Class 3 Senate seat, next up for election in 2028. Every voter in Maryland takes part in that race.
What committees does Chris Van Hollen serve on?
Chris Van Hollen serves on the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Senate Committee on the Budget.
How do I contact Chris Van Hollen?
You can reach the office of Chris Van Hollen by phone at 202-224-4654 or through the official U.S. Senate website. The Washington office is at 730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510.
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Last updated July 10, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.