U.S. House · November 3, 2026 general election

Maryland District 8 U.S. House

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Who is running for U.S. House in Maryland, District 8?

On November 3, 2026, voters will choose a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland, District 8. Candidate information for this race is being verified, so no names are listed as November candidates yet.

Candidate information is being verified. Check your official state election website for the current ballot. Find your state or local election office (USA.gov) (external site, opens in new tab)

Other candidate filings in this race (5): not confirmed for the November ballot

These people filed with the Federal Election Commission or appeared in earlier records. A filing alone does not put a candidate on the ballot. They are kept here for reference and are not November opponents unless the official listing says so.

K. Anita Mpambara Cox Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Gary Hughes Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Stephen Alan Leon Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Jamie Raskin Democratic Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.
Cheryl Riley Republican Party
Ballot status not yet verified. Party per FEC filing.

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Race details, sources, and dates

Office: U.S. House
State: Maryland (MD)
District: District 8
Election: Regular · Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Incumbent (per FEC filing): Jamie Raskin

Candidate filings: source 1 (external site), source 2 (external site), source 3 (external site). Data via Election.org. Filing data checked 2026-08-24.