George
E. McDermott
Republican nominee for U.S. House, Maryland's 4th Congressional District; contractor and judicial-abuse advocate
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Background
George E. McDermott is a Republican candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 4th Congressional District, with the general election scheduled for November 2026. He won the Republican primary and is listed as the GOP nominee by the Maryland State Board of Elections. 7913
McDermott describes himself as a contractor, builder/developer, and entrepreneur, and states that he currently works as a victims' rights advocate and reporter on judicial and court abuse. His campaign page notes no prior elected office, though he characterizes himself as a "5 time candidate for U.S. Congress," having run as both a Democrat and a Republican at various points. 46
McDermott was born at Cheverly Hospital in Prince George's County and resides in Forest Heights, Maryland. He states that he graduated from a New Jersey vocational-technical school in 1962 and claims 20 years of self-described legal training gained through advocacy work rather than a formal law degree. 413
His campaign website lists Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube presences, though specific account handles or direct profile links are not provided in the available sources. 418
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Maryland
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- georgemcdermott.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12newsWTOP voter guide confirms McDermott on November ballot opposing Ivey and Green Party's Sam Husseini
WTOP's Maryland voter guide confirmed McDermott is one of three candidates on the November 3 general election ballot in District 4, alongside Democratic incumbent Glenn Ivey and Green Party candidate Sam Husseini.
Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9endorsementiVoterGuide profile lists McDermott as Republican candidate; he cites 'no endorsements due to fear of judicial retaliation'
iVoterGuide's candidate profile, updated October 9–12, lists George E. McDermott as a Republican running in the November 3 general election for MD U.S. House District 4. The endorsements section reproduces his stated explanation: 'No endorsements due to fear of judicial retaliation.' No major organizational endorsement was identified.
Voter Guide Profile for MD U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 26newsIndependent analysis estimates Ivey leads McDermott by 77.8 points; no 2026 polls published
The Political Group published a race analysis for MD-04 estimating Glenn Ivey's lead at 77.8 points based on prior election results. The analysis explicitly noted no 2026 polls had been published and modeled a potential 3,701-vote gain from campaign activity — figures representing analyst projections, not official polling or campaign data.
What It Would Take for George McDermott to Win MD-04 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Nov 5, 2024newsMcDermott lost to Glenn Ivey 11.2% to 88.4% in the 2024 MD-04 general election
WTOP's 2026 voter guide reports that in the 2024 general election, Democratic incumbent Glenn Ivey defeated Republican George McDermott by 88.4% to 11.2% in Maryland's 4th Congressional District.
Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Sources 8
- [1] Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Voter Guide Profile for MD U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [3] George E. McDermott(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [4] George McDermott iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [5] Voter Guide Profile for MD U.S. Rep., Dist. 4 candidate - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Sep 27, 2026
- [6] What It Would Take for George McDermott to Win MD-04 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
- [7] 2024 voter guide: George McDermott, candidate for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2024
- [8] Campaign - George McDermott(opens in a new tab) Aug 30, 2010