Sam
Husseini
Green Party candidate for U.S. House MD-4; journalist and long-time communications director at the Institute for Public Accuracy
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Background
Sam Husseini is a Green Party candidate for U.S. Representative in Maryland's 4th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. He is not the incumbent; the sitting representative is Glenn Ivey. 25
Husseini has worked as communications director and senior analyst at the Institute for Public Accuracy since 1997, and describes himself as a journalist. Earlier roles included media director for the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (1996–1997), computer programmer at Moody's Investors Service (1987–1988), and math teacher and homeless-shelter manager (1988–1989). He also chaired the local board of Pacifica station WPFW from 2000 to 2003. 2
He holds a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics and logic and computation from Carnegie Mellon University. 2 He has lived in Maryland's 4th Congressional District for more than 20 years, in communities including College Park, Mount Rainier, and Riverdale. 25
At a glance
- Party
- Green
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 4, Maryland
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Communications Director and Senior Analyst, Institute for Public Accuracy
- Website
- samhusseini.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 12newsWTOP voter guide lists Husseini as Green Party candidate alongside Ivey and McDermott in MD-04
WTOP's Maryland voter guide confirmed Husseini's listed status as the Green Party candidate in Maryland's 4th Congressional District, running against Democrat Glenn Ivey and Republican George McDermott.
Maryland voter guide: Governor, congressional seats and referendums on the ballot – WTOP News · Oct 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 8endorsementVoter-recommendation site lists two groups recommending Husseini in MD-04 race
A Sway voter guide page for Maryland's 4th District, updated Oct. 8, listed two groups recommending Husseini. The sources do not identify the groups or detail the nature of their recommendations.
U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland 4th ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsHusseini marks Oct. 7 anniversary, calls for U.S. arms cutoff to Israel and end to 'collusion' in Gaza
In a campaign statement on the third anniversary of Oct. 7, Husseini called for cutting U.S. arms to Israel and ending what he described as U.S. collusion in the Gaza war. He announced he would speak at a University of Maryland event.
Husseini: Three Years of Gaza Genocide — End U.S. Collusion ... - X · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsHusseini calls on Rep. Glenn Ivey to divest Nvidia stock amid data and energy concerns
Husseini's campaign urged incumbent Rep. Ivey to divest reported Nvidia stock holdings, arguing lawmakers should not invest in companies whose industries they oversee. The release raised concerns about corporate power, energy use, and public resources.
Husseini Calls on Ivey to Divest Nvidia Stock Amid Data ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 24newsHusseini calls for arrest of Netanyahu during U.S. visit, cites Gaza accountability
A campaign statement said 'Of course Netanyahu should be arrested while visiting the US.' The post also cited a poll on prosecution of U.S. officials over Gaza, unrelated to Husseini's electoral standing.
Arresting Netanyahu — From Sam Husseini Campaign · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 23newsHusseini publishes campaign post focused on ending 'the Empire as quickly and peacefully as possible'
Husseini outlined his campaign messaging and invited supporters and volunteers to join his District 4 campaign. No detailed legislative platform or fundraising figures were provided.
Running for Congress, Trying to End the Empire as Quickly and Peacefully as Possible · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 16newsHusseini participates in Capitol Hill protest, describes himself as 'on the ballot' in District 4
In a campaign post about a Capitol Hill protest titled 'Protesting Epstein Occupied Territory,' Husseini described himself as on the November ballot in Maryland's 4th District.
Protesting Epstein Occupied Territory · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Aug 13filingHusseini officially announces Green Party congressional campaign for Maryland's 4th District
Husseini announced his candidacy on Substack in a post titled 'IT'S OFFICIAL: I'm running for Congress!' Maryland Greens had approached him about running. He confirmed the Green Party affiliation in an Oct. 6 interview.
Running for Congress, Trying to End the Empire as Quickly and Peacefully as Possible · Sep 23, 2026 (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] U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland 4th ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Husseini: Three Years of Gaza Genocide — End U.S. Collusion ... - X(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Husseini Calls on Ivey to Divest Nvidia Stock Amid Data ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [5] Arresting Netanyahu — From Sam Husseini Campaign(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [6] Running for Congress, Trying to End the Empire as Quickly and Peacefully as Possible(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [7] Sam Husseini | BallotReady(opens in a new tab) Sep 23, 2026
- [8] Protesting Epstein Occupied Territory(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
- [9] IT'S OFFICIAL: I'm running for Congress!(opens in a new tab) Aug 13, 2026