What is this?
The Congress Birthplace Tracker is an interactive database of every foreign-born member of the current US Congress (119th, January 2025–present). For each member, we show their birth country and whether that country allows non-citizens to vote — creating a unique lens on immigration, representation, and global democratic norms.
Key numbers
- 125 foreign-born members currently serve in Congress
- 38 different birth countries are represented
- 64 serve in the House, 61 in the Senate
- 14 birth countries ban non-citizen voting entirely
Data sources
Member data is compiled from official Congressional records, the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, and verified news sources. Voting rights policies are researched from each country's electoral commission, constitutional texts, and comparative democracy indices.
Data is periodically refreshed by cross-referencing multiple official sources to flag any changes to Congress membership or foreign voting laws.
Voting status categories
- Banned — non-citizens cannot vote at any level
- Partial — limited rights, typically local or municipal elections only
- Allowed — broader non-citizen voting rights at national or regional level
- No functioning elections — country lacks competitive democratic elections
Technology
Built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Chart.js, and react-simple-maps. Deployed on Vercel.
Disclaimer
This tracker is an independent informational resource and is not affiliated with the US government, any political party, or any foreign government. While we strive for accuracy, voting laws change frequently — always verify with official sources for legal purposes.
Contact
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