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 Week in Review: A Sparrows Point Shipyard, One Debate and Questions After a 12-Year-Old’s Killing
Maryland’s biggest stories from October 5–11: Trump’s $3.7 billion Sparrows Point shipyard announcement, the Moore-Cox debate, Prince George’s County Sphere financing, questions after a 12-year-old’s killing, and taxpayer-funded legal representation for the governor. Plus five developments to watch this week.
One Rockville-Based Filer Accounts for More Than Half of Maryland’s H-1B Approvals
Washington has suspended Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and seven other employers from the Permanent Labor Certification Program due to concerns over the H-1B visa system. TCS alone accounted for over 54% of Maryland’s H-1B approvals in fiscal 2025, raising concerns about the concentration of visa filings in the state.
Bouchat Calls Question 3 an “Arrogant” Attack on Citizen Sovereignty, and Says His Own Party Is Part of the Problem
Del. Christopher Eric Bouchat, a retiring Republican, criticizes Maryland’s Question 3 on redistricting, arguing that politicians should not control the process. He advocates for a citizens’ convention to redraw district maps. Polls show a majority opposing the amendment, and Bouchat expresses disillusionment with the Republican Party’s effectiveness.
Coverage Note
MDBayNews covers all congressional candidates, regardless of party.
All reporting is fact-based.
Editorial opinions are labeled separately.