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U.S. House District 8 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 3, 2026
Current holder:Jamie Raskin(Democratic)

The U.S. House District 8 Democratic Primary in Maryland will be held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the federal congressional seat representing Maryland's 8th Congressional District. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to challenge the Republican nominee or other candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives seat.

About This Race

The U.S. House District 8 Democratic Primary in Maryland will be held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the federal congressional seat representing Maryland's 8th Congressional District. The winner will advance to the general election in November 2026 to challenge the Republican nominee or other candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives seat.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 3, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 11, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 19, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their local board of elections office. Registration must be completed by June 3, 2026, for the primary election. Voters may cast ballots in person on Election Day, June 23, 2026, during early voting from June 11 to June 19, 2026, or by requesting an absentee ballot. First-time voters who registered by mail may need to show ID; otherwise, most voters do not need to present identification at the polls.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Jamie Raskin

U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th Congressional District

Biography

Incumbent Congressman Jamie Raskin has served Maryland's 8th District since 2017. A former constitutional law professor at American University Washington College of Law, he is running for re-election to continue his work on civil liberties, democratic reform, and economic opportunity.

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Democratic

Sarah Elfreth

U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th Congressional District

Biography

State Senator Sarah Elfreth has represented Maryland's 30th District in the Maryland Senate since 2019. A former environmental policy advocate and Chesapeake Bay Foundation staffer, she is running to bring her experience in environmental protection and fiscal responsibility to Congress.

Campaign Website

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