Your simple guide to all 8 Maryland congressional races
Marylanders will elect all eight members of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026.
This page gives you a quick, easy overview of who’s running in each district, what the key issues are, and the latest updates.
MDBayNews covers every race factually, with right-of-center analysis in clearly marked opinion sections.
Maryland’s 8 Congressional Districts
Click any district to view candidates and updates.
MD-1: Eastern Shore & Harford County
- Republican Candidates
- Chris Bruneau
- Democratic Candidates
- Dan Schwartz
- George Walish
- Independent Candidates
MD-2: Baltimore Suburbs
- Republican Candidates
- Democratic Candidates
- Clint Spellman, Jr.
- Independent Candidates
MD-3: Anne Arundel | Howard | Baltimore County
- Republican Candidates
- Berney Flowers
- Democratic Candidates
- Sarah Elfreth
- Independent Candidates
MD-4: Prince George’s County
- Republican Candidates
- George E. McDermott
- Democratic Candidates
- Shavonne N. Hedgepeth
- Jakeya Johnson
- Independent Candidates
MD-5: Southern Maryland | Prince George’s | Anne Arundel
- Republican Candidates
- Bryan DuVal
- Democratic Candidates
- Quincy Bareebe
- Elldwnia English
- Terry Antonio Jackson, 2nd
- Harry Jarin
- Tracy Starr
- Independent Candidates
- Mildred Marie Hall
- Brian S. Jordan
MD-6: Western Maryland | Frederick | Montgomery
- Republican Candidates
- Chris Burnett
- Robin Ficker
- Democratic Candidates
- George Gluck
- Daniel M. Krakower
- April McClain Delaney
- Ethan P. Wechtaluk
- David Trone
- Independent Candidates
- Moshe Y. Landman (Green)
MD-7: Baltimore City | Baltimore County | Howard
- Republican Candidates
- Scott M. Collier
- Democratic Candidates
- Kweisi Mfume
- Independent Candidates
MD-8: Montgomery County
- Republican Candidates
- Democratic Candidates
- Marc Lande
- Independent Candidates
- Nancy Wallace
Key Issues in Maryland’s 2026 House Races
What voters are talking about across the state:
- Crime & public safety
- Taxes, inflation, and cost of living
- Border and immigration policy
- Energy and environmental mandates
- Education and parental rights
- Economic growth and small business
Campaign Updates
Maryland’s Ballot Replacement Is Done. Now Officials Say They May Count the Originals Anyway.
Maryland’s State Board of Elections has mailed replacement ballots to over 500,000 voters. However, it has revealed that original ballots returned by voters will still be counted if they belong to the correct party. This situation raises concerns over election integrity, particularly as various legal battles regarding voter rolls unfold.
Moore Vetoed Five Bills After Session. Here’s What He Killed — and Why It Matters.
Governor Wes Moore vetoed five bills from the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session, revealing complexities in his priorities and legislative relationships. His veto of the controversial divorce records bill was seen as a stand for transparency, while his rejection of the local news funding bill raised questions about his commitment to supporting journalism. The vetoes…
Harford County Teachers Union Tells Democrats to Register Republican — To Pick the County’s Next Executive
A Harford County teachers union is advising members to temporarily switch party registrations to Republican to influence an upcoming primary election. This unprecedented move aims to allow union members to vote in a GOP primary, raising concerns about democracy and the integrity of the electoral process, as it undermines genuine party affiliations.
Coverage Note
MDBayNews covers all congressional candidates, regardless of party.
All reporting is fact-based.
Editorial opinions are labeled separately.