Robin
Ficker
Republican Robin Ficker, former MD state delegate and real estate broker, is the 2026 GOP nominee for Maryland's 6th Congressional District.
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Background
Robin Ficker is a Republican candidate running for Maryland's 6th Congressional District in 2026. He won the Republican primary with 41.80% of the vote, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections, and faces Democratic incumbent April McClain Delaney in the November 2026 general election. 11115
Ficker was born in Montgomery County, Maryland, and was previously elected to the Maryland House of Delegates representing Montgomery County, serving from 1979 to 1982. He holds a B.S. from Case Institute of Technology, a J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law, and an M.A. in public administration from American University, and attended both the U.S. Military Academy and the University of Pennsylvania Law School. 2
His career has included work as an attorney and, more recently, as a real estate broker. According to his Smarter.Vote candidate profile, he was disbarred in 2022. 12 He has a history of civic and taxpayer-group involvement documented in the Maryland State Archives. 2
Ficker announced his 2026 congressional run in July 2025, describing himself in press coverage as "The People's Heckler." His campaign website is voteficker.com. 56
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Maryland
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Real estate broker (candidate for U.S. House, MD-06)
- Website
- voteficker.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingAfter primary win, Ficker files to seek reinstatement to the Maryland bar
Following his primary victory, Ficker filed to seek reinstatement to the Maryland bar after having been disbarred in 2022. The exact filing date is not given in the sources.
Robin Ficker (R) – MD-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 9newsFicker listed as Republican general-election candidate against Democratic incumbent April McClain Delaney
WTOP's voter guide lists Ficker as the Republican candidate facing Democratic incumbent April McClain Delaney and Green Party candidate Moshe Landman in Maryland's November 3, 2026 general election.
Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jul 15newsFicker's gun-policy positions reported: lifetime NRA member, opposes changing Maryland gun laws
A candidate profile reported that Ficker supports the Second Amendment, is a lifetime NRA member, and would not change Maryland's current gun laws.
Robin Ficker (R) – MD-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingFicker's FEC campaign finance report shows ~$403,934 raised, almost entirely self-funded
FEC-based figures show Ficker raised approximately $403,934 through June 30, with roughly $403,000 coming from a personal loan to his campaign, leaving only about $401 cash on hand after spending.
Maryland's 6th Congressional District 2026: McClain Delaney vs. Ficker | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 23newsFicker wins Republican primary for Maryland's 6th District with 41.8%
Ficker won the Republican primary with 41.8% of the vote, ahead of Chris Burnett (37.4%) and Mariela Roca (20.8%), according to official results cited by Maryland Bay News.
Delaney's Family Account Kept Buying Stock. She Also Voted No on a Trading Crackdown. - Maryland Bay News · Sep 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jan 1, 2022newsRobin Ficker disbarred from the Maryland bar
Ficker was disbarred in 2022, according to a candidate profile on Smarter.Vote. The exact date within 2022 is not specified in the sources.
Robin Ficker (R) – MD-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- The Montgomery Fix newspaperListed Robin Ficker under "Congressional District 6 — ENDORSED." The outlet says its slate supports candidates on press freedom and government transparency; its explanation says Ficker "recognized the free speech suppression immediately and spoke out." montgomeryfix.com
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $404K
- Spent
- $404K
- Cash on hand
- $401
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MD06287(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News(opens in a new tab) Oct 12, 2026
- [2] Robin Ficker (R) – MD-06 House 2026 | Smarter.Vote(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Robin Ficker - Candidate Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [4] Robin Ficker - Candidate Profile - iVoterGuide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [5] Maryland's 6th Congressional District 2026: McClain Delaney vs. Ficker | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [6] Delaney's Family Account Kept Buying Stock. She Also Voted No on a Trading Crackdown. - Maryland Bay News(opens in a new tab) Sep 12, 2026
- [7] Robin Ficker for Congress(opens in a new tab) Aug 26, 2026
- [8] Md. primary candidates in 6th Congressional District share priorities(opens in a new tab) Jun 19, 2026
- [9] The Montgomery Fix 'Press Freedom' Ballot(opens in a new tab) Jun 6, 2026