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2026 Race · Maryland

U.S. House (District 1)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Maryland is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Andrew Harris (Republican), Dan Schwartz (Democratic), and Edward Shlikas (Unaffiliated). The seat is currently held by Andy Harris (Republican), who has served since January 2011, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Dan Schwartz

Democratic

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Edward Shlikas

Unaffiliated

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Incumbent's record this term

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Andy Harris

Republican · Since January 2011

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8646

    Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027

  • HR.7339

    For the relief of Dr. Yue-Cheng Yang.

2026 Maryland U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Maryland in 2026?

Andrew Harris (Republican), Dan Schwartz (Democratic), and Edward Shlikas (Unaffiliated). Andrew Harris is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Maryland U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Maryland and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Andy Harris, a Republican, currently represents Maryland, serving since January 2011.

What committees does Andy Harris serve on?

Andy Harris serves on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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