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Jamie
Raskin

Jamie Raskin is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026.

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Background

Jamie Raskin is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Maryland's 8th Congressional District, having held the seat since January 3, 2017. He is currently serving his fifth term in the 119th Congress. 2/)6

Before entering federal office, Raskin served three terms in the Maryland State Senate (District 20) from 2007 to 2016, including as Senate Majority Whip from 2012 to 2016. 2/) Prior to his legislative career, he served as an assistant attorney general in Massachusetts (1987–1989) and was a professor of constitutional law and the First Amendment at American University's Washington College of Law from 1990 to 2017. 2/)4

Raskin received an A.B. from Harvard College in 1983 and a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1987. He is listed as residing in Takoma Park, Maryland. 2/)11

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 8, Maryland
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Maryland's 8th Congressional District
Website
jamieraskin.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 12
    news
    Democratic lawmakers seek federal probe of government ads featuring Trump

    Raskin joined other Democratic lawmakers in demanding an investigation into taxpayer-funded government advertisements featuring President Trump, continuing scrutiny of the issue he raised on October 1.

    Democratic lawmakers seek probe of US government ads ... · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 11
    poll
    FutureBallot model projects Raskin as heavily favored in MD-8; no district polls available

    FutureBallot's October 11 forecast model projected Raskin as heavily favored to win re-election in Maryland's 8th District. The source noted no MD-8 polls had been conducted and no race endorsements were listed in the model's endorsements section.

    MD-8 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 9
    news
    WTOP voter guide lists Raskin, Riley, and Wallace for MD-8 November 3 election

    WTOP's Maryland voter guide identified Jamie Raskin (D), Cheryl Riley (R), and Nancy Wallace (Green) as the candidates for Maryland's 8th Congressional District in the November 3 general election.

    Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 8
    news
    CNN covers Raskin's proposal to turn Trump DC banners into a Smithsonian museum exhibit

    CNN reported on Raskin's legislative proposal to have the Smithsonian preserve and display Trump administration banners and signs as historical artifacts.

    Raskin: Turn Trump banners into museum exhibit | CNN · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 7
    news
    Raskin introduces bill to preserve Trump administration banners in Smithsonian as 'propaganda' exhibit

    Raskin introduced legislation directing the Smithsonian Institution to preserve and display Trump administration banners and other artifacts, describing them as examples of 'governmental propaganda.' The proposal is a bill and has not been enacted into law.

    Raskin introduces bill to put Trump 'propaganda' in Smithsonian museum · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Oct 5
    news
    Raskin and Sen. Schatz introduce resolution opposing book bans and censorship

    Raskin and Senator Brian Schatz introduced a resolution opposing book bans and censorship in schools, libraries, and museums. Raskin cited First Amendment rights. The resolution received endorsements from PEN America, the American Library Association, and the National Education Association.

    Raskin and Schatz Fight Back Against MAGA Book Bans and ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Oct 1
    news
    Raskin requests federal investigation into taxpayer-funded Trump PSAs

    Raskin and Rep. George Whitesides asked the Government Accountability Office and Office of Special Counsel to investigate taxpayer-funded government advertisements featuring President Trump, alleging potential Hatch Act violations. These are the lawmakers' contentions, not established findings.

    Raskin leads calls for federal investigation into Trump PSA's - Politico · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 24
    news
    Raskin, Meeks, and McGovern urge Trump to condemn China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law

    Raskin joined Reps. Meeks and McGovern in urging President Trump to condemn China's Ethnic Unity and Progress Law.

    Press Release: Raskin, Meeks and McGovern Urge Trump to ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 17
    news
    Raskin introduces bipartisan bill for tax relief for scam and disaster victims

    Raskin introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at providing tax relief for victims of scams and disasters.

    Press Release: Jamie Raskin Introduces Bipartisan Bill for Tax Relief for Scam and Disaster Victims | Stock News · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  10. Jul 15
    filing
    Raskin Q2 FEC filing shows $773,200 raised and $7.9M cash on hand

    Raskin's Q2 FEC filing reported his campaign raised $773,200, spent $182,300, and had approximately $7.9 million cash on hand. Cumulative figures through June 30 showed $7.4 million raised and $4.5 million spent.

    Maryland's 8th Congressional District 2026: Raskin vs. Riley | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  11. Jun 23
    filing
    Raskin wins Democratic primary in MD-8 with 92.7% of the vote

    Raskin won the Democratic nomination for Maryland's 8th Congressional District with 92.7% of the primary vote. Republican Cheryl Riley won the GOP nomination with 43.3%, and Nancy Wallace is running as the Green Party candidate.

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

Endorsements

  • Gov. Wes Moore (Maryland) official
    Endorsed Raskin ahead of the 2026 primary; exact endorsement date not specified in source. mdbaynews.com
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Maryland and D.C. State Council union
    Included Raskin among endorsed candidates; August 6, 2026 is the date of the IAM report, not necessarily the endorsement date. goiam.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Endorsed Raskin ahead of the June 23 Democratic primary. animalwellnessaction.org · Jun 19, 2026
  • Humane World Action Fund organization
    Endorsed Raskin for reelection in Maryland's 8th District. humaneaction.org · May 27, 2026
  • AFSCME Maryland Council 3 union
    Listed Raskin for District 8 among its 2026 endorsements, announced May 6, 2026. afscmemd.org · May 6, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$7.43M
Spent
$4.50M
Cash on hand
$7.89M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MD08457(opens in a new tab)

Sources 25

  1. [1] Democratic lawmakers seek probe of US government ads ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  2. [2] Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  3. [3] MD-8 2026 House forecast - FutureBallot(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
  4. [4] Raskin: Turn Trump banners into museum exhibit | CNN(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  5. [5] Raskin introduces bill to put Trump 'propaganda' in Smithsonian museum(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  6. [6] Raskin and Schatz Fight Back Against MAGA Book Bans and ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] Raskin leads calls for federal investigation into Trump PSA's - Politico(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  8. [8] Maryland's 8th Congressional District 2026: Raskin vs. Riley | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] Press Release: Raskin, Meeks and McGovern Urge Trump to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  10. [10] Press Release: Jamie Raskin Introduces Bipartisan Bill for Tax Relief for Scam and Disaster Victims | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
  11. [11] Maryland/DC State Council Shows IAM Union Power(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  12. [12] Humane World Action Fund endorses Rep. Jamie Raskin ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2026
  13. [13] Jamie Raskin and Glenn Ivey Endorsed in Maryland ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 19, 2026
  14. [14] Jamie Raskin's Congressional Scorecard by Reproductive Freedom ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 11, 2026
  15. [15] Raskin Statement on MAGA's Latest Billion-Dollar ICE Handout(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
  16. [16] MDBayNews Voter Guide: Maryland's 8th Congressional District(opens in a new tab) May 14, 2026
  17. [17] Raskin Statement on H.R. 1346 | Press Releases(opens in a new tab) May 13, 2026
  18. [18] Press Release: AFSCME Maryland Announces 2026 Endorsements ...(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
  19. [19] Raskin Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Military Strike ...(opens in a new tab) Feb 28, 2026
  20. [20] Raskin: “Today is a Step Towards Victory in the Fight to Protect ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 8, 2026
  21. [21] Raskin, Beyer, Welch Introduce Bicameral Legislation to ...(opens in a new tab) Dec 10, 2025
  22. [22] Raskin Statement on Final Passage of Trump's Dangerous Medicaid ...(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  23. [23] Raskin, Van Hollen Reintroduce Permit-to-Purchase Gun ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 17, 2025
  24. [24] Raskin, Cardin and Colleagues in Senate and House ...(opens in a new tab) Mar 21, 2024
  25. [25] Carroll County Sheriff's Office, The Y in Westminster Included in ...(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2021
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