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John
"Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr.

Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Maryland's 2nd District, former Baltimore County Executive and state delegate

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Background

John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr. is a Democratic U.S. Representative serving Maryland's 2nd Congressional District, having taken office on January 3, 2025. Born in Baltimore and raised in Dundalk, Maryland, he earned a B.A. in political science and American studies from Goucher College in 2004, an M.A. in political leadership from George Washington University in 2005, and a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County in 2017. 1321

Before his congressional career, Olszewski taught American history and government at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts from 2004 to 2009, then served as a resource teacher in Baltimore County Public Schools from 2009 to 2011. His early civic engagement included an appointment as a student member of the Baltimore County Board of Education while still in high school. 13

Olszewski served in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 6 from June 2006 to January 2015, before being elected Baltimore County Executive, a post he held from December 2018 to January 2025. He announced his candidacy for Congress in January 2024. 1141719

In 2026, he is running as the Democratic incumbent in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District in the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. 13

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 2, Maryland
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Maryland's 2nd Congressional District
Website
gojohnnyo.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

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Timeline

  1. Oct 9
    news
    Olszewski joins Maryland delegation requesting $11M for mental-health support at U.S. Cyber Command

    Olszewski joined Maryland lawmakers in formally requesting an additional $11 million for mental-health support at U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, citing reports of suicides earlier in the year.

    Press Release: Johnny Olszewski Joins Maryland Delegation in Request for Cyber Command Mental Health Funding | Stock News · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 9
    news
    Maryland voter guides list Olszewski vs. Wallace in District 2 for November 3 general election

    Maryland voter guides confirmed incumbent Democrat John Olszewski Jr. faces Republican Dave Wallace in the MD-02 general election on November 3, 2026, with early voting scheduled for October 22–29.

    Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Olszewski skips Tradepoint Atlantic Trump event after Gov. Moore removed as speaker

    Olszewski did not attend a Tradepoint Atlantic event featuring President Trump after Gov. Wes Moore was removed as a speaker. Olszewski told the Baltimore Banner that the focus should remain on the investment coming to Baltimore County.

    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore removed as speaker at Tradepoint Atlantic event featuring Trump · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 1
    filing
    Olszewski and Rep. Dave Min introduce Community Disaster Protection Act for FEMA catastrophe insurance pilot

    Olszewski and Rep. Dave Min introduced the Community Disaster Protection Act, which would create a five-year FEMA pilot program to help local governments and community organizations develop community-based catastrophe insurance in high-risk areas, aiming to close coverage gaps and make disaster protection more affordable.

    SEEC Building Resilient Housing Task Force Co-Chairs ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 26
    poll
    Analysis finds no public 2026 poll in MD-02; estimates Olszewski's starting advantage at 19.5 points

    The Political Group's campaign-strategy analysis found no public 2026 district poll. It estimated Olszewski's starting advantage at 19.5 points based on a weighted blend of recent official election results, not current voter preferences. FEC data showed Olszewski with $614,275 cash on hand and $1,040,390 raised since Jan. 1, 2025, versus challenger Dave Wallace's $3,073 on hand.

    What It Would Take for Dave Wallace to Win MD-02 in 2026 · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 18
    news
    Maryland delegation announces $30M+ for infrastructure upgrades at Maryland airports

    Olszewski joined other Maryland congressional delegation members in announcing over $30 million for infrastructure upgrades at Maryland airports.

    Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $30 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades at Maryland Airports · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 18
    news
    Olszewski speaks at McDaniel College Constitution Day on housing, accountability, and constitutional amendments

    At McDaniel College's Constitution Day lecture, Olszewski discussed housing affordability, government accountability, and support for small businesses. He also highlighted two constitutional amendments he introduced: the ROBE Act (Supreme Court term limits) and the Pardon Integrity Act (congressional review of certain presidential pardons).

    Olszewski urges civic engagement during McDaniel Constitution Day lecture - Carroll News | Carroll Publications | Carroll County, MD · Sep 18, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Baltimore County Sheriff Jay Fisher official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • State Senate President Bill Ferguson official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • Howard County Executive Calvin Ball official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • Former U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • State Comptroller Brooke Lierman official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • Animal Wellness Action organization
    Listed Olszewski on its 2026 federal endorsement page under Maryland. Page updated October 7, 2026; original endorsement date not established. animalwellnessaction.org
  • U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates official
    Listed on campaign endorsements page; no date given. gojohnnyo.com
  • The Steady State organization
    Announced endorsement of Olszewski for Maryland's 2nd District on August 28, 2026. Organization is composed of former national-security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law-enforcement, and homeland-security officials. steadystate1.substack.com · Aug 28, 2026
  • International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), Maryland/D.C. State Council union
    Endorsed Olszewski among a slate of candidates; union report dated August 6, 2026. goiam.org · Aug 6, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    Endorsed Olszewski as part of its Maryland congressional slate ahead of the June 23 primary. afge.org · May 27, 2026
  • AFSCME Maryland Council 3 union
    Executive board voted on the slate May 1, 2026; endorsement announced May 6, 2026. afscmemd.org · May 6, 2026

Campaign finance

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

Raised
$1.04M
Spent
$593K
Cash on hand
$614K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4MD02232(opens in a new tab)

Sources 19

  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] Press Release: Johnny Olszewski Joins Maryland Delegation in Request for Cyber Command Mental Health Funding | Stock News(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Federal Political Endorsements - animalwellnessaction.org(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  4. [4] Maryland Gov. Wes Moore removed as speaker at Tradepoint Atlantic event featuring Trump(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] SEEC Building Resilient Housing Task Force Co-Chairs ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] What It Would Take for Dave Wallace to Win MD-02 in 2026(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2026
  7. [7] Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $30 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades at Maryland Airports(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  8. [8] Olszewski urges civic engagement during McDaniel Constitution Day lecture - Carroll News | Carroll Publications | Carroll County, MD(opens in a new tab) Sep 18, 2026
  9. [9] THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES JOHNNY OLSZEWSKI FOR MARYLAND’S 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT(opens in a new tab) Aug 28, 2026
  10. [10] Maryland/DC State Council Shows IAM Union Power(opens in a new tab) Aug 6, 2026
  11. [11] Largest Federal Employee Union Announces Slate of ...(opens in a new tab) May 27, 2026
  12. [12] Press Release: AFSCME Maryland Announces 2026 Endorsements ...(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
  13. [13] Olszewski Issues Statement Ahead of “No” Vote on ICE Funding(opens in a new tab) Jan 22, 2026
  14. [14] John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr. — official campaign website(opens in a new tab) Dec 8, 2025
  15. [15] Endorsements - Johnny O - Democrat for Congress(opens in a new tab) Nov 28, 2025
  16. [16] Olszewski Votes – Again – Against Massive GOP Tax Bill(opens in a new tab) Jul 3, 2025
  17. [17] Olszewski Reaffirms Commitment to Allies, Concern Over Chinese Influence, After Trip to East Pacific(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2025
  18. [18] Olszewski Issues Statement on Election Certification(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2025
  19. [19] About(opens in a new tab) Jan 3, 2025
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