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 took 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. In August 2026, the Maryland General Assembly convened for a special session, during which it passed Question 3, which would exempt Maryland's congressional districts from guidelines in the Constitution of Maryland that require legislative districts to respect natural boundaries and the boundaries of political subdivisions. If approved by voters, it may allow Democrats to redraw its congressional maps ahead of the 2028 elections.
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 Nominee Andy Harris, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Chris Bruneau, building contractor and candidate for this district in 2024
Declined Larry Hogan, former governor of Maryland (2015–2023) and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handAndy Harris (R)$2,319,668$1,221,001$1,853,603Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dan Schwartz, consumer advocate Eliminated in primary Victor Guidice, commercial truck driver George Walish, former Saint Michaels town commissioner Randi White, marketing professional
Endorsements Endorsements in bold were made after the primary elections.
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDan Schwartz (D)$695,170$622,595$72,575Randi White (D)$18,225$14,047$1,381Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
General election Debate + 2026 Maryland's 1st congressional district debate Date Host Moderator Link Republican Democratic UnaffiliatedKey: Participant Absent Not invited Invited Andy Harris Dan Schwartz Edward Shlikas1 Oct. 13, 2026 Eastern Shore League of Women Voters
Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ September 8, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025
Polling Poll sourceDate(s)administeredSamplesizeMarginof errorAndyHarris (R)DanSchwartz (D) Other UndecidedZ to A Research (D)July 23–27, 2026482 (LV)± 4.46%52%39%1%7%
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handAndy Harris (R)$2,319,668$1,221,001$1,853,603Dan Schwartz (D)$695,170$622,595$72,575Source: Federal Election Commission
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 Nominee Johnny Olszewski, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Clint Spellman Jr., insurance agent and candidate for this district in 2024
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJohnny Olszewski (D)$1,040,389$592,706$614,275Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Dave Wallace, business owner and perennial candidate
Eliminated in primary Nnabu Eze, IT contractor and perennial candidate
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handDave Wallace (R)$20,194$17,122$3,073Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handJohnny Olszewski (D)$1,040,389$592,706$614,275Dave Wallace (R)$20,194$17,122$3,073Source: Federal Election Commission
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 Nominee Sarah Elfreth, incumbent U.S. representative
Eliminated in primary Jennifer Cross Austin Dyches, U.S. Army veteran Sean Hammond Robert Morrison
Withdrew John Rea, perennial candidate Felix Seier, U.S. Navy veteran (running as a Republican)
Endorsements Endorsements in bold were made after the primary elections.
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handSarah Elfreth (D)$1,139,858$834,771$335,826Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Berney Flowers, former inter-agency technical advisor for NORAD and USNORTHCOM, candidate for the 2nd district in 2022, and this district in 2024
Eliminated in primary Ray Bly, perennial candidate Felix Seier, U.S. Navy veteran (previously ran as a Democrat) John White
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handBerney Flowers (R)$9,860$8,100$2,016Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on hand Sarah Elfreth (D)$1,139,858$834,771$335,826 Berney Flowers (R)$9,860$8,100$2,016Source: Federal Election Commission
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 Nominee Glenn Ivey, incumbent U.S. representative Eliminated in primary Joseph Gomes, social worker and candidate for this district in 2024 Shavonne Hedgepeth, capital planner Jakeya Johnson, grants specialist Withdrawn Jonathan White, social worker (remained on ballot, endorsed Johnson)
Endorsements
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handShavonne Hedgepeth (D)$29,652$28,629$0Glenn Ivey (D)$674,406$520,568$459,226Jakeya Johnson (D)$36,359$31,525$4,834Jonathan White (D)$34,101$16,111$18,090Source: Federal Election Commission
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee George McDermott, perennial candidate
Results
Third-party and independent candidates Candidates Sam Husseini (Green), communications director of the Institute for Public Accuracy
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of Decision Desk HQ July 14, 2026 The Cook Political Report February 6, 2025 Inside Elections March 7, 2025 Sabato's Crystal Ball April 10, 2025
Fundraising Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handGlenn Ivey (D)$674,406$520,568$459,226Source: Federal Election Commission
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 Nominee Adrian Boafo, state delegate from the 23rd district (2023–present)
Eliminated in primary 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) 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 Harry Jarin, emergency services consultant Walter Kirkland, community activist Jerry Lightfoot Heather Luper, social worker James Makle Jr., emergency medical technician 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, former USAID crisis operations officer David Sundberg, former FBI assistant director Harold Tolbert, entrepreneur
Withdrew Mark Arness, U.S. Air Force veteran and Republican nominee for this district in 2016 and candidate in 2014 (remained on ballot) Jennifer Cross (running in the 3rd district) Terry Jackson, former federal physical security specialist (remained on ballot) Nicole Williams, state delegate from the 22nd district (2019–present) (remained on ballot)
Declined Tim Adams, Prince George's County councilmember from the 4th district (2026–present), former mayor of Bowie (2019–2026) and candidate for comptroller in 2022 (running for re-election) Steny Hoyer, incumbent U.S. representative (endorsed Boafo) Steuart Pittman, Anne Arundel County executive (2018–present) and chair of the Maryland Democratic Party (2025–present) C. T. Wilson, state delegate from the 28th district (2011–present) (running for state senate)
Endorsements Endorsements in bold were made after the primary election.
Fundraising During the Democratic primary, Boafo received financial support from Hoyer, including $500,000 from his leadership PAC, Ameripac. He also received support from Protect Progress, a PAC funded by the cryptocurrency industry, and from AIPAC's United Democracy Project super PAC.
Campaign finance reports as of June 30, 2026CandidateRaisedSpentCash on handRushern Baker (D)$369,665$294,460$75,204Quincy Bareebe (D)$6,808,528$6,794,549$14,198Wala Blegay (D)$396,714$89,551$307,163Adrian Boafo (D)$1,676,916$1,585,049$91,867Reuben Collins II (D)$39,871$33,610$6,261Harry Dunn (D)$4,900,230$4,535,958$364,272Arthur Ellis (D)$227,421$149,052$78,370Terry Jackson (D)$16,322$16,322$0Harry Jarin (D)$432,658$432,658$0Walter Kirkland (D)$48,296$49,603$0Heather Luper (D)$28,563$28,263$300Leigha Messick (D)$7,990$4,559$3,431Kenny Simons (D)$14,105$550$0Alexis Solis (D)$29,633$25,133$4,500Tracy Starr (D)$33,254$30,604$2,649David Sundberg (D)$188,438$188,438$0Nicole Williams (D)$151,952$138,299$13,653Source: Federal Election Commission
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize MarginRushernBakerQuincyBareebeWalaBlegayAdrianBoafoHarryDunnArthurEllisHarryJarinNicoleWilliams Other UndecidedClarity CampaignMay 26–28, 2026526 (RV)± 3.21%10%10%5%17%5%2%1%–6%43%GQR (D)February 26 – March 1, 2026400 (LV)± 4.9%22%6%11%3%15%5%1%9%<1%28%
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Nominee Chris Chaffee, perennial candidate and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022