Scoring Lawmakers by Real Impact | Roanoke News

A new study scores lawmakers on real legislative impact—not just bill introductions, but how much they move the needle, even by helping others’ bills pass. Using 15 metrics, including bill type and party advantage, researchers from UVA and Vanderbilt rank state legislators in Virginia and New Jersey, revealing surprising insights: minority party members with high scores stand out, committee chairs dominate, and leadership roles sometimes lower scores. Top scorers like Delegate Patrick Hope and Rep. Jen Kiggans reflect a system where effectiveness isn’t always tied to popularity—some high scorers have left office, while others lost reelection, proving that voters and the legislative machine don’t always align. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e5b2c59b3884139