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2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland

The 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the eight U.S. representatives from the state of Maryland, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections will coincide with other elections to the House of Representatives and various state and local elections. The primary elections will take place on June 23, 2026.

Failed redistricting attempt

In November 2025, as a part of the broader 2025–2026 United States redistricting, Governor Wes Moore announced the formation of the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission, which was tasked with holding public hearings and providing recommendations for a new congressional map. On January 20, 2026, the commission voted to recommend a congressional map that would redraw Maryland's 1st congressional district to improve the Democratic Party's chances of winning it. The map passed the Maryland House of Delegates by a 99–37 vote on February 2, 2026, but died in the Maryland Senate after Senate President Bill Ferguson refused to hold a vote on the redistricting bill in the Senate.

District 1

The 1st district encompasses the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland, including Salisbury, Harford County, and parts of north Baltimore County. The incumbent is Republican Andy Harris, who was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2024.

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Chris Bruneau, building contractor and candidate for this district in 2024
  • Andy Harris, incumbent U.S. representative
Declined

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Victor Guidice
  • Dan Schwartz, consumer advocate
  • George Walish, former Saint Michaels town commissioner
  • Randi White, marketing professional

Fundraising

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

District 2

The 2nd district encompasses much of Baltimore and Carroll counties, along with a portion of Baltimore itself. The incumbent is Democrat Johnny Olszewski, who was elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Johnny Olszewski, incumbent U.S. representative
  • Clint Spellman Jr., insurance agent and candidate for this district in 2024

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Nnabu Eze, IT contractor and perennial candidate
  • Dave Wallace, business owner and perennial candidate

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

District 3

The 3rd district encompasses all of Howard County, much of Anne Arundel County, including Annapolis, and parts of Carroll County. The incumbent is Democrat Sarah Elfreth, who was elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Jennifer Cross
  • Austin Dyches, U.S. Army veteran
  • Sarah Elfreth, incumbent U.S. representative
  • Sean Hammond
  • Robert Morrison
Withdrew
  • John Rea, perennial candidate
  • Felix Seier, U.S. Navy veteran (running as a Republican)

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Ray Bly, perennial candidate
  • Berney Flowers, former inter-agency technical advisor for NORAD and USNORTHCOM and candidate for the 2nd district in 2022 and the 3rd district in 2024
  • Felix Seier, U.S. Navy veteran (previously ran as a Democrat)
  • John White

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

District 4

The 4th district encompasses parts of the Washington, D.C. suburbs in Prince George's County, including Landover, Laurel, and Suitland. The incumbent is Democrat Glenn Ivey, who was re-elected with 88.4% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Joseph Gomes, social worker and candidate for this district in 2024
  • Shavonne Hedgepeth, capital planner
  • Glenn Ivey, incumbent U.S. representative
  • Jakeya Johnson, grants specialist
  • Jonathan White, social worker

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Presumptive nominee
  • George McDermott, perennial candidate

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

District 5

The 5th district is based in southern Maryland, and encompasses Charles, St. Mary's, Calvert counties and a small portion of southern Anne Arundel County, as well as the Washington, D.C. suburbs of Bowie and Upper Marlboro. Incumbent Democrat Steny Hoyer, who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2024, announced in early January that he would not run for re-election.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Mark Arness, U.S. Air Force veteran and Republican nominee for this district in 2016 and candidate in 2014
  • Rushern Baker, former Prince George's County executive (2010–2018), candidate for governor in 2018 and 2022, and candidate for county executive in 2025
  • Quincy Bareebe, assisted living care center owner and candidate for this district in 2024
  • Wala Blegay, Prince George's County councilmember (2022–present)
  • Adrian Boafo, state delegate from the 23rd district (2023–present)
  • Reuben Collins II, president of the Charles County Board of Commissioners (2018–present)
  • Ellis Colvin, U.S. Army veteran
  • Harry Dunn, former U.S. Capitol Police officer and candidate for the 3rd district in 2024
  • Arthur Ellis, state senator from the 28th district (2019–present)
  • Elldwnia English
  • Terry Jackson, former federal physical security specialist
  • Harry Jarin, emergency services consultant
  • Walter Kirkland, community activist
  • Jerry Lightfoot
  • Heather Luper, social worker
  • James Makle Jr.
  • Leigha Messick, nonprofit executive
  • Keith Salkowski, actor and Green Party nominee for the 2nd district in 2004
  • Kenny Simons, lobbyist
  • Alexis Solis, consulting firm owner
  • Tracy Starr
  • David Sundberg, former FBI assistant director
  • Harold Tolbert, entrepreneur
  • Nicole Williams, state delegate from the 22nd district (2019–present)
Withdrew
  • Jennifer Cross (running in the 3rd district)
Declined

Endorsements

Fundraising

Polling

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Chris Chaffee, perennial candidate
  • Bryan DuVal Cubero, veteran and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2022
  • Michelle Talkington, businesswoman, youth minister, and nominee for this district in 2024
Withdrew
  • Jordan Eversley

Fundraising

Results

Independent and third-party candidates

Candidates

Declared
  • Jonathan Burruss (Unaffiliated)
  • Brian Jordan (Unaffiliated), research and development executive

General election

Predictions

Results

District 6

The 6th district is based in western Maryland. It covers all of Garrett, Allegany, Washington, and Frederick counties, and extends south into the Washington, D.C. suburbs in Montgomery County, including Germantown and Gaithersburg. The incumbent is Democrat April McClain Delaney, who was elected with 53.0% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Endorsements

Fundraising

Polling

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Chris Burnett, retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran
  • Robin Ficker, former state delegate from district 15B (1979–1983), sports heckler, and perennial candidate
  • Mariela Roca, medical logistics specialist and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024
Declined

Fundraising

Results

Independent and third-party candidates

Candidates

Declared
  • Moshe Landman (Green), attorney, mortgage broker, and nominee for SD-39 in 2022
Withdrew
  • Chris Hyser (Unaffiliated), retired state trooper and Republican candidate for this district in 2024
  • Hajra Kirmani (Unaffiliated), real estate agent

General election

Predictions

Results

District 7

The 7th district includes most of Baltimore and some of its suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Kweisi Mfume, who was re-elected with 80.3% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • Mark Conway, Baltimore city councilor from the 4th district (2020–present)
  • Tashi Davis, project manager and candidate for this district in 2022 and 2024
  • Theo Gillespie, activist, musician, and entrepreneur
  • Kweisi Mfume, incumbent U.S. representative

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Presumptive nominee
  • Scott Collier, perennial candidate and nominee for this district in 2022 and 2024

Results

General election

Predictions

Results

District 8

The 8th district is based in Montgomery County and includes the county's innermost suburbs of Washington, D.C., such as Rockville, Silver Spring, and Bethesda. The incumbent is Democrat Jamie Raskin, who was re-elected with 76.8% of the vote in 2024.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared
  • J. D. Kumar, finance executive
  • Stephen Leon, inventor
  • Jamie Raskin, incumbent U.S. representative
  • Boris Velasquez, national security analyst
Withdrew
  • Marc Lande, nursing assistant

Endorsements

Fundraising

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Declared

Fundraising

Results

Independent and third-party candidates

Candidates

Declared

General election

Predictions

Results

Notes

Partisan clients<br />

See also

References

External links

Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates
Official campaign websites for 2nd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 3rd district candidates
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 7th district candidates
Official campaign websites for 8th district candidates