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Maryland · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Andy Harris Republican · Incumbent Republican congressman Andy Harris has represented Maryland's 1st District since 2011 and is seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Dan Schwartz Democratic Democratic nominee challenging Rep. Andy Harris in Maryland's 1st Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Edward Shlikas Unaffiliated Edward Shlikas is an unaffiliated write-in candidate for Maryland's 1st Congressional District in the 2026 general election. Full profile →

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IssueAndy Harris
Republican
Dan Schwartz
Democratic
Edward Shlikas
Unaffiliated
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, deregulation, and private-sector growth no sourced position Supports cutting defense spending, gold-backed dollar, protecting Social Security
Housingno sourced position Supports expanding federal rural and affordable mortgage programs no sourced position
Health careSupports market-based healthcare reforms and provider conscience rights Supports protecting ACA, public option, and repealing Medicaid/Medicare cuts no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports legal immigration; opposes illegal immigration Supports border security, pathways to citizenship, and limits on ICE enforcement Supports mass deportation and penalizing employers of undocumented workers
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes chemical abortions; cosponsored ban on them Supports codifying Roe v. Wade in federal law no sourced position
EducationSupports local control, school choice, and reducing federal role Supports local control, community colleges, trade schools, and universal pre-K Supports local/state control of education, minimal federal role
Climate & energySupports Chesapeake Bay protection; skeptical of offshore wind Supports all-energy approach and renewable projects; opposes energy price gouging Supports infrastructure only if it doesn't harm natural environment
Crime & public safetyViews government's primary duty as protecting Americans Supports restoring police/firefighter funding; limits broad ICE enforcement Opposes speed/red-light cameras; supports road safety for cyclists
Taxes & budgetFavors lower corporate taxes, simpler tax code, deficit reduction Opposes tax cuts for billionaires; wants to repeal tariffs and reverse spending cuts Supports substantially raising taxes on the wealthy
GunsCharacterized as strong Second Amendment defender Supports universal background checks and closing the boyfriend loophole no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Opposes partisan gerrymandering; supports open primaries and campaign finance reform Criticizes two-party system; supports congressional term limits
Foreign policy & defenseSupports strong military; voted against removing U.S. forces from Iran hostilities Opposes Iran War spending; supports aid to Ukraine Anti-interventionist; opposes AIPAC influence; wants to abolish intel agencies

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