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
Hungry, but Not Thirsty: Wes Moore’s Full-Term Pledge Has a Schedule Problem
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is campaigning for reelection while simultaneously engaging in activities that suggest presidential aspirations. Despite a past commitment to serve a full term, his recent statements have become increasingly ambiguous. As he barnstorms key states, voters question the sincerity of his full-term pledge against a backdrop of potential 2028 ambitions.
Maryland’s Hidden Bill: A Supreme Court Ruling Just Told Annapolis to Find the Money It Never Set Aside
A June 23 ruling from Maryland’s Supreme Court dismissed a childhood abuse claim but emphasized the state’s failure to establish a funding mechanism for such claims. Over 12,000 actions have been filed since the Child Victims Act was passed in 2023, potentially costing billions, yet legislative action remains elusive.
Paying Twice: The Federal Deal Costing Maryland Ratepayers Hundreds Of Millions For Two Anne Arundel Power Plants
Baltimore Gas and Electric customers are experiencing inflated costs for two coal-and-oil plants in Maryland, with charges approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission that are 86 percent higher than calculated by its own staff. Ratepayers are effectively being charged twice, leading to significant increases in utility bills.
Coverage Note
MDBayNews covers all congressional candidates, regardless of party.
All reporting is fact-based.
Editorial opinions are labeled separately.