April
McClain Delaney
Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, first elected in 2024
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- positions
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Background
April McClain Delaney is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, having been elected in 2024 and sworn in on January 3, 2025. 12 She grew up in Buhl, Idaho, and currently resides in Montgomery County, Maryland. 1 She holds a B.A. from Northwestern University (1986) and a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center (1989). 2
Before entering elective office, McClain Delaney worked as a lawyer in private practice and as a nonprofit executive, including as director of Common Sense Media's Washington, D.C. office. 12 She later served in the U.S. Department of Commerce as deputy assistant secretary for communications and information from 2022 to 2023. 12
McClain Delaney is the incumbent Democratic candidate for Maryland's 6th District in the 2026 congressional election. 712 Her congressional office is located in the Washington, D.C. area, representing a district that covers portions of western and central Maryland. 11
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Maryland
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Maryland's 6th Congressional District
- Website
- aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 11newsMcClain Delaney discusses tariffs as Democratic House priority for 'first hundred hours' in 2027
A trade publication reported that McClain Delaney spoke with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at a September 29 Washington conference about Democrats' possible 2027 agenda, identifying tariffs as a priority without specifying legislative tools.
House Democrats eye tariffs as priority for 'first hundred hours' in 2027 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsWTOP voter guide lists McClain Delaney (D), Robin Ficker (R), and Moshe Landman (Green) on Nov. 3 ballot
WTOP's Maryland voter guide confirmed the general-election field for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, with the election scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsMcClain Delaney joins Maryland delegation seeking $11M for Cyber Command mental health funding
McClain Delaney and the Maryland delegation sought $11 million for U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade in the FY2027 defense appropriations process, targeting team training connected to mental health and resilience.
Press Release: April McClain Delaney and Maryland ... · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 22newsMcClain Delaney and Maryland lawmakers seek investigation of ICE operation in Frederick
A press release reported that McClain Delaney and other Maryland lawmakers called for an investigation of an ICE operation in Frederick. The source is a syndication of a press release and does not independently resolve the allegations behind the request.
Press Release: April McClain Delaney, Maryland Delegation Seek ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 15newsMcClain Delaney and Maryland delegation announce $48M for ADA upgrades at MARC stations
McClain Delaney joined other Maryland congressional delegation members to announce $48.064 million for ADA-accessibility upgrades at Metropolitan Grove and Martin State Airport MARC stations, stating 'Public transportation should work for everyone.'
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $48 ... · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingCycle-to-date FEC totals show $12.31M receipts, $11M from candidate loans, $14.87M in debt
CivicGate's FEC-based figures through June 30 show $12.31 million in receipts, $12.01 million in disbursements, $307,611 cash on hand, and $14.87 million in committee debt, with $11 million of receipts attributed to loans from McClain Delaney herself.
April Mcclain Delaney — CivicGate · Sep 15, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15filingQ2 FEC filing shows $154,500 raised, $3.9M spent, $307,600 cash on hand
A campaign-finance tracker citing FEC filings reported $154,500 raised during Q2, $3.9 million spent, and $307,600 cash on hand at the end of the quarter.
Press Release: April McClain Delaney, Maryland Delegation Seek ... · Sep 22, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 23newsMcClain Delaney wins Democratic primary over David Trone, 44% to 37%
The Associated Press called the Democratic primary race for McClain Delaney over former Rep. David Trone, with McClain Delaney leading 44% to 37%, securing her renomination for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
Primary Battles Reshape Congressional Landscape: Incumbents Prevail in Maryland, Utah as Money and Messaging Dominate · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Defend the Vote organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Jan Gardner officialFormer Frederick County Executive; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Ben Kramer officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- American Federation of Government Employees unionListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Montgomery County Muslim Council organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Kweisi Mfume officialMaryland Democratic U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page as part of entire Maryland Democratic congressional delegation. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Karen Lewis Young officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- NEWDem Action Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Steny Hoyer officialMaryland Democratic U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page as part of entire Maryland Democratic congressional delegation. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- John McCarthy officialMontgomery County State's Attorney; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Maryland & DC State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers unionListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Committee to Protect Health Care organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Planned Parenthood Action Fund organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Elect Democratic Women organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Nancy Pelosi officialFormer House Speaker; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Katie Fry Hester officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Johnny Olszewski officialMaryland Democratic U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page as part of entire Maryland Democratic congressional delegation. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Sarah McBride officialU.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Craig Zucker officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Sarah Elfreth officialMaryland Democratic U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page as part of entire Maryland Democratic congressional delegation. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Marc Elrich officialMontgomery County Executive; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Cheryl Kagan officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organizationListed as endorsing Delaney for 2026 general election; no specific announcement date in LCV record. lcv.org
- National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare organizationListed on campaign endorsement page; no specific announcement date found. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- Glenn Ivey officialMaryland Democratic U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsement page as part of entire Maryland Democratic congressional delegation. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationEndorsed Delaney on August 18, 2026 per Chamber announcement. uschamber.com · Aug 18, 2026
- Joe Vogel officialMaryland delegate; endorsed Delaney on June 11, 2026 per campaign press-release archive. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Jun 11, 2026
- UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO unionEndorsement announced May 21, 2026. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · May 21, 2026
- Reproductive Freedom for All organizationAnnounced endorsement April 30, 2026. reproductivefreedomforall.org · Apr 30, 2026
- Jamie Raskin officialU.S. Representative; listed in April 20 campaign announcement. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Anthony Brown officialMaryland Attorney General; listed in April 20 campaign announcement. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Chris Van Hollen officialU.S. Senator from Maryland; listed in April 20 campaign announcement. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Aruna Miller officialLieutenant Governor of Maryland; listed in April 20 campaign announcement. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Angela Alsobrooks officialU.S. Senator from Maryland; listed in April 20 campaign announcement. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Pete Aguilar officialHouse Democratic Caucus Chair; endorsement announced April 20, 2026 along with other House Democratic leadership. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Katherine Clark officialHouse Democratic Whip; endorsement announced April 20, 2026 along with other House Democratic leadership. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Hakeem Jeffries officialHouse Democratic Leader; endorsement announced April 20, 2026 along with other House Democratic leadership. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
- Wes Moore officialGovernor of Maryland; listed in April 20 campaign announcement. aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com · Apr 20, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $12.31M
- Spent
- $12.01M
- Cash on hand
- $308K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MD06340(opens in a new tab)
Sources 21
- [1] Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] House Democrats eye tariffs as priority for 'first hundred hours' in 2027(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [3] Press Releases Archives - April McClain Delaney(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] Press Release: April McClain Delaney and Maryland ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Primary Battles Reshape Congressional Landscape: Incumbents Prevail in Maryland, Utah as Money and Messaging Dominate(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Press Release: April McClain Delaney, Maryland Delegation Seek ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 22, 2026
- [7] April Mcclain Delaney — CivicGate(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [8] Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $48 ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 15, 2026
- [9] McClain Delaney Calls for Answers Following Federal ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 7, 2026
- [10] 2025-2026 Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
- [11] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. April McClain Delaney for ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [12] Endorsements - April McClain Delaney(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2026
- [13] Congresswoman April McClain Delaney statement on Rep. Thomas ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 15, 2026
- [14] Md. primary candidates in 6th Congressional District share priorities(opens in a new tab) Jun 19, 2026
- [15] Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Endorsed By UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO - April McClain Delaney(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
- [16] Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Rep. April McClain ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
- [17] ENDORSEMENTS: APRIL MCCLAIN DELANEY ENDORSED BY HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP - April McClain Delaney(opens in a new tab) Apr 20, 2026
- [18] Rep. McClain Delaney Statement Supporting the Utility RELIEF Act(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2026
- [19] Rep. McClain Delaney's Response to the State of the Union Address(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2026
- [20] Congresswoman April McClain Delaney Condemns Efforts to Cut ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 10, 2025
- [21] Congress | Congresswoman April McClain Delaney - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025