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Maryland · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 8

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Jamie Raskin Democratic · Incumbent Jamie Raskin is the Democratic incumbent U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th Congressional District, running for re-election in 2026. Full profile → Cheryl Riley Republican Cheryl Riley is the 2026 Republican candidate for Maryland's 8th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Jamie Raskin. Full profile → Nancy Wallace Green Green Party candidate for Maryland's 8th Congressional District in 2026; environmental advocate and federal data coordinator Full profile →

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IssueJamie Raskin
Democratic
Cheryl Riley
Republican
Nancy Wallace
Green
Economy & jobsOpposes tariffs/spending that raises consumer costs Supports pro-growth policies, tax cuts, and spending reductions Supports emergency shift to renewable energy and green jobs
HousingSupports affordable housing as a priority Cites housing affordability as a campaign priority no sourced position
Health careSupports ACA tax credits and universal affordable healthcare Supports market competition alongside safety-net programs for citizens Supports national single-payer health care
ImmigrationSupports protections for stateless people; opposes mass deportation Supports halting immigration until illegal entrants are removed; opposes sanctuary cities Supports comprehensive immigration reform with path to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsOpposes restrictive abortion legislation Opposes abortion; allows only rare medical exceptions; opposes public funding Supports reproductive choice and safe, legal abortion
EducationOpposes book bans; defends First Amendment rights in schools Supports eliminating the U.S. Dept. of Education; backs parental rights no sourced position
Climate & energyOpposes measures that worsen climate; supports emissions-reduction safeguards Rejects urgent climate action; views climate change as natural Supports emergency transition to renewable energy and green jobs
Crime & public safetySupports police accountability measures and community safety funding Pro-law enforcement; opposes redirecting police funding Supports redirecting police funds to community programs
Taxes & budgetOpposes tax cuts for wealthy; supports IRS tax enforcement Opposes high taxes; favors cutting wasteful spending Supports wealth redistribution via progressive federal tax reform
GunsSupports permit-to-purchase requirements and gun-safety legislation Defends Second Amendment; enforce existing gun laws no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports ranked-choice voting and restricting foreign money in elections Supports voter ID; opposes abolishing Electoral College Advocates for democracy beyond the two-party system
Foreign policy & defenseAsserts Congress must authorize war; opposes unchecked executive military action America-first; supports Israel alliance; sees China as threat Supports redirecting military funding toward sustainable security

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