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Cheryl
Riley

Cheryl Riley is the 2026 Republican candidate for Maryland's 8th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Jamie Raskin.

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Background

Cheryl Riley is the Republican candidate for Maryland's 8th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. She is not the incumbent; the seat is held by Democrat Jamie Raskin, who has represented the district since 2017. [5, 15]

Riley is the founder and CEO of Cheryl Riley Public Relations (CRPR), a public-relations firm. She describes herself as a seasoned PR professional with roots in Montgomery County, Maryland, where she says she grew up in Germantown. [13, 14]

She attended Montgomery College and the University of Maryland, College Park; the available sources do not confirm a degree. [13, 17] Riley previously sought public office in 2022, running unsuccessfully for Montgomery County Council, District 4. 17

Riley's campaign website is Cheryl4Maryland.com, and her campaign is listed as active by the Maryland State Board of Elections. [8, 15]

At a glance

Party
Republican
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, Maryland
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
Founder and CEO, Cheryl Riley Public Relations (CRPR)
Website
cheryl4maryland.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    endorsement
    Montgomery County Republican Party endorses Cheryl Riley

    iVoterGuide lists the Montgomery County Republican Party as an endorser of Riley's campaign. No endorsement date is given on the page.

    Cheryl Riley - iVoterGuide · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 10
    filing
    Riley's FEC fundraising figures reported: ~$17,000 raised, ~$15,000 spent through June 30

    ChamberLight, citing FEC reports through June 30, listed Riley's campaign as having raised about $17,000, spent about $15,000, and held about $2,000 in cash. All receipts came from individuals, with 27% from donors giving $200 or less.

    Cheryl Riley (R) — Candidate for U.S. House, Maryland · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    WTOP voter guide lists Riley, Raskin, and Wallace on MD-8 November general election ballot

    WTOP's Maryland voter guide, updated through October 12, listed the District 8 general-election candidates as Democrat Jamie Raskin, Republican Cheryl Riley, and Green Party candidate Nancy Wallace, confirming the November 3 ballot lineup.

    Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 27
    news
    iVoterGuide profiles Riley ahead of November general election

    iVoterGuide published a candidate profile for Cheryl Riley listing her endorsement from the Montgomery County Republican Party and her race in Maryland's 8th Congressional District.

    Cheryl Riley - iVoterGuide · Sep 27, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Jun 23
    filing
    Cheryl Riley wins Republican primary for MD-8 with 43.3% of the vote

    Riley won a four-way Republican primary with 43.3%, ahead of Anita Cox (26.3%), Donald Lech (17.0%), and Michael Yadeta (13.5%), securing the GOP nomination to face incumbent Jamie Raskin in November.

    MD-8 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Veterans for America First (VFAF) organization
    VFAF announced its endorsement of Riley for Maryland's 8th District. VFAF national political-affairs director and Maryland state president Berney Flowers stated, "I am proud to wholeheartedly endorse" Riley. vfaf.us · Jul 30, 2026
  • Montgomery County Republican Club organization
    The Club's endorsement slate states: "In Congressional District 8, the Club endorses Cheryl Riley." directlinenews.substack.com · Jun 9, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$17K
Spent
$15K
Cash on hand
$1,806

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MD08213(opens in a new tab)

Sources 10

  1. [1] Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] MD-8 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  3. [3] Cheryl Riley (R) — Candidate for U.S. House, Maryland(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  4. [4] Cheryl Riley(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  5. [5] Cheryl Riley - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  6. [6] Cheryl Riley - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
  7. [7] VFAF Endorsement of Cheryl Riley for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  8. [8] MONTGOMERY COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB - Direct Line News(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
  9. [9] MDBayNews Voter Guide: Maryland's 8th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
  10. [10] HOME | Cheryl Riley for Congress(opens in a new tab) Mar 11, 2026
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