2026 Elections · Maryland

Maryland's 4th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Maryland congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

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Who is running in Maryland's 4th Congressional District in 2026?

Glenn Ivey (Democratic), George E. McDermott (Republican) and Samuel Hennessy (Green).

  • Glenn IveyDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified
    • Official FEC
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  • George E. McDermottRepublican✓ Verified
  • Samuel HennessyGRE
    $34K raised
    • Official FEC

Where they stand

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Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueGlenn IveyDemocraticGeorge E. McDermottRepublicanSamuel HennessyGRE
Economy & Jobs

Ivey supports progressive economic policies that reduce barriers for working- and middle-class families and advocates for fair wages, workplace safety, and workers' rights.

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Ivey votes yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access, privacy in purchases, and the KIDS Act.

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Healthcare

Ivey supports making healthcare affordable, safeguarding coverage for pre-existing conditions, expanding access, and opposes cuts to Medicaid and health care tax credits.

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Ivey votes yea on EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums.

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Immigration

Ivey votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

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Public Safety & Crime

Ivey votes yea on the GUARD Act and prison staff safety, but nay on privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

Ivey opposes tax policies favoring the wealthy and supports tax credits like the Child Tax Credit to ease burdens on working families.

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Ivey votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims and AGOA Extension, but nay on the congressional budget, continuing appropriations, and several appropriations acts.

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Energy & Environment

Ivey fights to modernize the energy grid, supports clean energy investments, and opposes fossil fuel subsidies and offshore drilling to address climate change and promote environmental justice.

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Ivey votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, and battlefield protection acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Ivey votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on the National Defense Authorization Act and FISA Amendments extension.

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.