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U.S. House Maryland District 8

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: June 23, 2026

General election

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.50 · ProgressiveProfessor of Law

A law professor educated at Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Raskin is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Maryland's 8th District. He emphasizes protecting democracy, defending freedoms, reducing gun violence, and uplifting wages for all American workers.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

A Republican and public relations executive, Riley is running for this first U.S. House bid from Maryland's 8th Congressional District. She emphasizes public safety, reducing taxes, addressing the drug crisis, and ensuring transparency in government.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Marc Lande ran for U.S. House Maryland District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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GreenFirst-time candidateData coordinator

Nancy Wallace is a Data coordinator, running for office for the first time. She emphasizes healthcare, energy policy, and economic policy.

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Primary

DemocraticIncumbentIdeology -0.50 · ProgressiveAdvancedProfessor of Law

A law professor educated at Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Raskin is the incumbent U.S. Representative from Maryland's 8th District. He emphasizes protecting democracy, defending freedoms, reducing gun violence, and uplifting wages for all American workers.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Anita Cox is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAnalyst

Boris Velasquez is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidateAdvanced

A Republican and public relations executive, Riley is running for this first U.S. House bid from Maryland's 8th Congressional District. She emphasizes public safety, reducing taxes, addressing the drug crisis, and ensuring transparency in government.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Donald Lech is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateVenture capitalist

J.D. Kumar is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Michael Yadeta is a Republican candidate for U.S. House Maryland District 8 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateIntellectual property specialist

Stephen Leon ran for U.S. House Virginia District 8 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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