2026 Elections · Maryland

Maryland's 7th 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.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Maryland's 7th Congressional District in 2026?

Kweisi Mfume (Democratic) and Scott M. Collier (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Kweisi Mfume votes yea on technology and small business support bills but nay on capital access and privacy protection acts, and he supports expanding federal funding for Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy to reduce gun violence and improve community safety 15. Scott M. Collier prioritizes addressing economic problems in the district to improve the standard of living and identifies illegal immigration as a growing problem that needs to be addressed 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueKweisi MfumeDemocraticScott M. CollierRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Mfume votes yea on technology and small business support bills but nay on capital access and privacy protection acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Collier prioritizes addressing economic problems in the district to improve the standard of living.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Kweisi Mfume votes yea on technology and small business support bills but nay on capital access and privacy protection acts 1. Scott M. Collier prioritizes addressing economic problems in the district to improve the standard of living 2.
Healthcare

Mfume votes yea on rural care and patient support reauthorizations but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering premiums acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

Mfume votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Collier identifies illegal immigration as a growing problem that needs to be addressed.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Kweisi Mfume votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Scott M. Collier identifies illegal immigration as a growing problem that needs to be addressed 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Mfume supports expanding federal funding for Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy to reduce gun violence and improve community safety.

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

Mfume votes yea on the GUARD Act but nay on privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, violent offenders, and law enforcement support bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Collier aims to turn the tide on crime, gangs, and drug problems to create safer communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Kweisi Mfume supports expanding federal funding for Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy to reduce gun violence and improve community safety 1. He voted yea on the GUARD Act but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, violent offenders, and law enforcement support 2. Scott M. Collier aims to turn the tide on crime, gangs, and drug problems to create safer communities 3.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Mfume votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget resolutions and appropriations acts for security and agriculture.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Energy & Environment

Mfume votes yea on diesel emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on EPA rule disapproval and fuel retailer choice and HEATS acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Mfume votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on a veterans clinic but nay on defense authorization and FISA extension.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Kweisi Mfume votes yea on technology and small business support bills but nay on capital access and privacy protection acts. Scott M. Collier prioritizes addressing economic problems in the district to improve the standard of living.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Kweisi Mfume votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution. Scott M. Collier identifies illegal immigration as a growing problem that needs to be addressed.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Kweisi Mfume supports expanding federal funding for Baltimore's Group Violence Reduction Strategy to reduce gun violence and improve community safety. He voted yea on the GUARD Act but nay on bills related to privacy, veterans 2nd amendment, bail reform, violent offenders, and law enforcement support. Scott M. Collier aims to turn the tide on crime, gangs, and drug problems to create safer communities.