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2026 Race · Maryland

U.S. House (District 8)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 8) in Maryland is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Jamie Raskin (Democratic), Cheryl Riley (Republican), and Nancy Wallace (Green). The seat is currently held by Jamie Raskin (Democratic), who has served since January 2017, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Cheryl Riley

Republican

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Nancy Wallace

Green

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Incumbent's record this term

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Jamie Raskin

Democratic · Since January 2017

Ranking Member

the Judiciary

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • the Judiciary· Ranking Member

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1363

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7007) to govern on behalf of the American people.

  • HR.9210

    BLANCHE Act of 2026

2026 Maryland U.S. House (District 8) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 8) in Maryland in 2026?

Jamie Raskin (Democratic), Cheryl Riley (Republican), and Nancy Wallace (Green). Jamie Raskin is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Maryland U.S. House (District 8) 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?

Jamie Raskin, a Democratic, currently represents Maryland, serving since January 2017.

What committees does Jamie Raskin serve on?

Jamie Raskin serves on House Committee on the Judiciary. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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