2026 Elections · Maryland

Maryland's 6th 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 6th Congressional District in 2026?

April Delaney (Democratic) and Robin Ficker (Republican).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: April Delaney supports lowering everyday costs and expanding opportunity for working families and votes yea on bills aiding small business technology and labor contracts but nay on privacy in purchases 12. She opposes unlawful immigration enforcement and votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement bills while supporting a resolution on a national emergency declared by the President 45. Robin Ficker supports job creation through lower taxes and fewer regulations to boost Maryland's economy and prioritizes securing the border to combat illegal immigration and fentanyl smuggling 367. He also supports law enforcement and opposes soft-on-crime policies to enhance community safety 910.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueApril DelaneyDemocraticRobin FickerRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Delaney supports an agenda to lower everyday costs, expand opportunity, and restore fairness so working families can get ahead.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Delaney votes yea on bills supporting small business technology, lending fraud prevention, labor contracts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ficker supports creating jobs in America by championing lower taxes, fewer regulations, and pro-growth policies to incentivize businesses to invest in the workforce and strengthen Maryland's economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: April Delaney supports an agenda to lower everyday costs, expand opportunity, and restore fairness so working families can get ahead 1. She votes yea on bills supporting small business technology, lending fraud prevention, labor contracts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases 2. Robin Ficker supports creating jobs in America by championing lower taxes, fewer regulations, and pro-growth policies to incentivize businesses to invest in the workforce and strengthen Maryland's economy 3.
Healthcare

Delaney votes yea on reauthorization acts for early care, rural care, and patient support, but nay on lowering health care premiums and Medicaid harm prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Delaney opposes unlawful and inhumane immigration enforcement actions and fights for commonsense reforms to immigration enforcement.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Delaney votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ficker opposes illegal immigration and criticizes the Biden administration for allowing millions of illegal immigrants to cross the southern border, including those smuggling fentanyl.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Ficker lists securing the border among his top priorities for Congress.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: April Delaney opposes unlawful and inhumane immigration enforcement actions and advocates for commonsense reforms to immigration enforcement 1. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President 2. Robin Ficker opposes illegal immigration and criticizes the Biden administration for allowing millions of illegal immigrants to cross the southern border, including those smuggling fentanyl 3. He lists securing the border among his top priorities for Congress 4.
Public Safety & Crime

Delaney votes yea on acts enhancing prison staff safety, guard act, and cashless bail reporting, but nay on privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment protection, and violent offender restrictions.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ficker supports law enforcement, holding criminals accountable, and fighting against soft-on-crime policies to ensure every Marylander feels safe in their home and community.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Ficker lists tackling rising crime among his top priorities for Congress.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: April Delaney voted in favor of acts enhancing prison staff safety, the guard act, and cashless bail reporting, but voted against measures related to privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment protection, and violent offender restrictions 1. Robin Ficker supports law enforcement, holding criminals accountable, and opposes soft-on-crime policies to ensure safety for Marylanders in their homes and communities, and he prioritizes tackling rising crime in Congress 23.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Delaney votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ficker is a fiscal watchdog who will work to slash wasteful government spending, reduce the federal deficit, and restore sanity to the budget process.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Ficker says he will restore fiscal discipline, stop wasteful spending and put taxpayers first.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: April Delaney votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts 1. Robin Ficker states he will work to slash wasteful government spending, reduce the federal deficit, and restore sanity to the budget process 2. He also says he will restore fiscal discipline, stop wasteful spending, and put taxpayers first 3.
Energy & Environment

Delaney votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but nay on a disapproval of EPA rule and the HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ficker opposes preventing America from being energy independent and supports expanding nuclear energy while reducing reliance on energy imports from adversarial countries.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: April Delaney votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but votes nay on a disapproval of EPA rule and the HEATS Act 1. Robin Ficker opposes preventing America from being energy independent and supports expanding nuclear energy while reducing reliance on energy imports from adversarial countries 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Delaney votes yea on resolutions directing removal of US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization, FISA amendments, and related appropriations.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Ficker favors a 'peace through strength' approach to foreign policy.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 9, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: April Delaney voted in favor of resolutions directing the removal of US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming, but voted against defense authorization, FISA amendments, and related appropriations 1. Robin Ficker supports a 'peace through strength' approach to foreign policy 2.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

April Delaney supports an agenda to lower everyday costs, expand opportunity, and restore fairness so working families can get ahead. She votes yea on bills supporting small business technology, lending fraud prevention, labor contracts, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases. Robin Ficker supports creating jobs in America by championing lower taxes, fewer regulations, and pro-growth policies to incentivize businesses to invest in the workforce and strengthen Maryland's economy.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

April Delaney opposes unlawful and inhumane immigration enforcement actions and advocates for commonsense reforms to immigration enforcement. She votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President. Robin Ficker opposes illegal immigration and criticizes the Biden administration for allowing millions of illegal immigrants to cross the southern border, including those smuggling fentanyl. He lists securing the border among his top priorities for Congress.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

April Delaney voted in favor of acts enhancing prison staff safety, the guard act, and cashless bail reporting, but voted against measures related to privacy in purchases, veterans' 2nd amendment protection, and violent offender restrictions. Robin Ficker supports law enforcement, holding criminals accountable, and opposes soft-on-crime policies to ensure safety for Marylanders in their homes and communities, and he prioritizes tackling rising crime in Congress.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

April Delaney votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension acts but nay on budget resolutions and multiple appropriations acts. Robin Ficker states he will work to slash wasteful government spending, reduce the federal deficit, and restore sanity to the budget process. He also says he will restore fiscal discipline, stop wasteful spending, and put taxpayers first.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

April Delaney votes yea on multiple environmental protection and conservation acts but votes nay on a disapproval of EPA rule and the HEATS Act. Robin Ficker opposes preventing America from being energy independent and supports expanding nuclear energy while reducing reliance on energy imports from adversarial countries.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

April Delaney voted in favor of resolutions directing the removal of US forces from hostilities and veterans clinic naming, but voted against defense authorization, FISA amendments, and related appropriations. Robin Ficker supports a 'peace through strength' approach to foreign policy.