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From K Steet to Congress: Which party is more likely to hire lobbyists?

Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Feb. 19, 2019

Are Democratic or Republican staffers more likely to pass through the revolving door on their way to congressional employment?

If you answered "Republicans," you're wrong. If you answered "Democrats," you're also wrong. Both parties are equally likely to hire ex-registered federal lobbyists, according to LegiStorm data.

Six percent of current Hill staffers are former lobbyists. That number, which excludes staffers working in district offices, holds consistent across both parties and chambers.

Congress currently employs 433 ex-lobbyists. Nearly three-fourths of those work for congressional committees, leaving 114 who work for personal offices only. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) employs four ex-lobbyists, the highest of any personal Senate office, while Bill Posey (R-Fla.) has three, the most in the House.