2026 Elections · Maryland

Maryland's 8th 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 8th Congressional District in 2026?

Jamie Raskin (Democratic) and Cheryl Riley (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where they differ: Jamie Raskin votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related economy bills, and he votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 13. Cheryl Riley supports pro-growth business policies that protect American workers and prioritize American businesses, and she supports sealed borders while opposing policies favoring illegal immigrants over hardworking Americans 24.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 16, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJamie RaskinDemocraticCheryl RileyRepublican
Economy & Jobs

Raskin votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related economy bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Riley supports pro-growth business policies that protect American workers and prioritize American businesses to promote prosperity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jamie Raskin votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related economy bills 1. Cheryl Riley supports pro-growth business policies that protect American workers and prioritize American businesses to promote prosperity 2.
Healthcare

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Immigration

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

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Riley supports sealed borders and opposes policies favoring illegal immigrants over hardworking Americans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Immigration: Jamie Raskin votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution 1. Cheryl Riley supports sealed borders and opposes policies favoring illegal immigrants over hardworking Americans 2.
Public Safety & Crime

Raskin votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Riley supports fighting to ensure safety for Marylanders, especially vulnerable groups, by addressing crime and keeping criminals off the streets.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jamie Raskin votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills 1. Cheryl Riley supports fighting to ensure safety for Marylanders, especially vulnerable groups, by addressing crime and keeping criminals off the streets 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Raskin votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget and appropriations acts for fiscal years 2027 and beyond.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Riley opposes high taxes and regulations that harm businesses and supports reducing them to help the economy.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Jamie Raskin votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget and appropriations acts for fiscal years 2027 and beyond 1. Cheryl Riley opposes high taxes and regulations that harm businesses and supports reducing them to help the economy 2.
Energy & Environment

Raskin votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Riley supports unleashed energy policies to create jobs and lower costs in Maryland.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jamie Raskin votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and HEATS Act 1. Cheryl Riley supports unleashed energy policies to create jobs and lower costs in Maryland 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Raskin votes yea on resolutions to remove troops from hostilities and veterans clinic naming but nay on defense authorization and surveillance 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?

Jamie Raskin votes yea on technology and financial protection bills but nay on capital access and privacy-related economy bills. Cheryl Riley supports pro-growth business policies that protect American workers and prioritize American businesses to promote prosperity.

How do the candidates differ on Immigration?

Jamie Raskin votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security bills but yea on a national emergency resolution. Cheryl Riley supports sealed borders and opposes policies favoring illegal immigrants over hardworking Americans.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jamie Raskin votes yea on prison staff safety and bail reform acts but nay on privacy, gun rights, and violent offender bills. Cheryl Riley supports fighting to ensure safety for Marylanders, especially vulnerable groups, by addressing crime and keeping criminals off the streets.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Jamie Raskin votes yea on tax relief and AGOA extension but nay on budget and appropriations acts for fiscal years 2027 and beyond. Cheryl Riley opposes high taxes and regulations that harm businesses and supports reducing them to help the economy.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jamie Raskin votes yea on emissions reduction and conservation acts but nay on consumer fuel choice and HEATS Act. Cheryl Riley supports unleashed energy policies to create jobs and lower costs in Maryland.