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 1st district encompasses the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland , including Salisbury , Harford County , and parts of north Baltimore County .[ 1] Andy Harris , who was re-elected with 59.4% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Chris Bruneau, building contractor and candidate for this district in 2024 [ 3]
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Andy Harris (R)
$609,303
$325,344
$1,038,895
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 4]
Dan Schwartz[ 3]
George Walish, businessman[ 3] Zach Tyndall, mayor of Berlin (2020–present)[ 5] The 2nd district encompasses much of Baltimore and Carroll counties, along with a portion of Baltimore itself.[ 1] Johnny Olszewski , who was elected with 58.2% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Johnny Olszewski (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Johnny Olszewski (D)
$327,617
$140,623
$353,586
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 11]
The 3rd district encompasses all of Howard County , much of Anne Arundel County , including Annapolis , and parts of Carroll County .[ 1] Sarah Elfreth , who was elected with 59.3% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
John Rea, perennial candidate[ 3] Sarah Elfreth (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Sarah Elfreth (D)
$317,264
$164,410
$183,593
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 12]
The 4th district encompasses parts of the Washington, D.C. suburbs in Prince George's County , including Landover , Laurel , and Suitland .[ 1] Glenn Ivey , who was re-elected with 88.4% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Glenn Ivey (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Glenn Ivey (D)
$155,569
$164,966
$295,991
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 14]
George McDermott, perennial candidate[ 3] 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 .[ 1] Steny Hoyer , who was re-elected with 67.8% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Harry Jarin, emergency services consultant[ 15] Elldwnia English[ 3]
Tracy Starr[ 3] Steny Hoyer (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Quincy Bareebe (D)
$116,838
$38,945
$78,112
Steny Hoyer (D)
$286,862
$274,081
$636,457
Harry Jarin (D)
$106,193
$462
$105,731
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 18]
Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Brian Jordan (Unaffiliated), research and development executive[ 3] 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 .[ 1] April McClain Delaney , who was elected with 53.0% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
April McClain Delaney (not declared)
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
April McClain Delaney (D)
$528,779
$218,407
$323,251
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 20]
Robin Ficker , former state delegate from district 15B (1979–1983), sports heckler, and perennial candidate[ 21]
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Chris Burnett (R)
$7,079
$208
$6,870
Neil Parrott (R)
$17,538
$14,937
$7,216
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 20]
Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ] Chris Hyser, retired state trooper and Republican candidate for this district in 2024 [ 3]
Hajra Kirmani (Unaffiliated), real estate agent[ 3]
Moshe Landman (Green), attorney, mortgage broker, and nominee for SD-39 in 2022 [ 3] The 7th district includes most of Baltimore and some of its suburbs.[ 1] Kweisi Mfume , who was re-elected with 80.3% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Kweisi Mfume (D)
$66,842
$93,769
$666,998
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 25]
The 8th district encompasses the inner suburbs of Washington, D.C. , and is located entirely within Montgomery County .[ 1] Jamie Raskin , who was re-elected with 76.8% of the vote in 2024.[ 2]
Marc Lande, nursing assistant[ 3]
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2025
Candidate
Raised
Spent
Cash on hand
Jamie Raskin (D)
$2,517,796
$1,590,756
$5,892,243
Source: Federal Election Commission [ 26]
Independent and third-party candidates [ edit ]
^ $13,685 of this total was self-funded by Schwartz
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