Elizabeth Warren is a Democratic senator from Massachusetts. First elected in 2012, she quickly became one of the highest profile progressive voices in the country, known for her anti-corruption and anti–Wall Street message.
Born June 22, 1949, in Oklahoma City, Warren started her career as a public school teacher, then became a leading scholar of bankruptcy law. As a Harvard Law professor, she focused on how working- and middle-class families get squeezed by debt, medical bills, and predatory lending.
During the 2008 financial crisis she emerged as one of the most visible watchdogs on banking practices, which led to her designing and championing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — a federal agency meant to police abusive financial products. In the Senate, she’s pushed hard on student debt relief, universal childcare, antitrust enforcement, and corporate accountability.
Progressive
Achievements
- Key architect of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, created to protect consumers from predatory lending
- Championed student debt cancellation and college affordability proposals
- Led high-profile oversight efforts targeting Wall Street, private equity, and large corporate mergers
- Major advocate for universal childcare, paid leave, and expanded healthcare access
Controversies
- Faced extended scrutiny and criticism over past statements regarding Native American ancestry
- Sometimes clashes with more moderate Democrats and party leadership over how aggressively to regulate finance and tech
- Criticized by business groups and Republicans for proposals like wealth taxes and strict corporate breakup policies
Top Donors
| Donor | Total | Individuals | PACs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $41,402 | $41,402 | $0 |
| Google Inc | $39,579 | $39,579 | $0 |
| Harvard University | $38,162 | $38,162 | $0 |
| Boston University | $26,974 | $26,974 | $0 |
| Apple Inc | $25,398 | $25,398 | $0 |
Amounts reflect organization-linked giving, primarily from individual donors in education and tech rather than corporate PACs.
Recent Elections
2012 Margin D +8%
2018 Margin D +24%
2024 Margin D +29%