2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland explained

Election Name:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
Country:Maryland
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
Next Year:2020
Seats For Election:All 8 Maryland seats to the United States House of Representatives
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Last Election1:7
Seats1:7
Popular Vote1:1,493,047
Percentage1:65.30%
Swing1:4.87%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:1
Seats2:1
Popular Vote2:737,906
Percentage2:32.28%
Swing2:3.26%

The 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland were held on November 6, 2018, electing the eight U.S. representatives from the State of Maryland, one from each of the state's eight congressional districts. The elections coincided with the elections of other offices, including a gubernatorial election, other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate, and various state and local elections.

Overview

United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 2018[1]
PartyVotesPercentage+/–Seats+/–
Democratic1,493,04765.30%+4.87%7-
Republican737,90632.28%-3.26%1-
Libertarian43,0051.88%-0.35%-
Green10,2610.45%-1.19%-
Others2,0650.09%-0.07%-
Totals2,286,284100.00%-8-

By district

Results of the 2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland by district:[2]

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116,631 38.09% 183,662 59.98% 5,893 1.93% 306,186 100.0% Republican hold
167,201 66.01% 77,782 30.71% 8,319 3.28% 253,302 100.0% Democratic hold
202,407 69.11% 82,774 28.26% 7,699 2.63% 292,880 100.0% Democratic hold
209,642 78.05% 53,327 19.85% 5,614 2.09% 268,583 100.0% Democratic hold
213,796 70.28% 82,361 27.07% 8,052 2.65% 304,209 100.0% Democratic hold
163,346 58.95% 105,209 37.97% 8,529 3.08% 277,084 100.0% Democratic hold
202,345 76.44% 56,266 21.26% 6,099 2.30% 264,710 100.0% Democratic hold
217,679 68.17% 96,525 30.23% 5,126 1.61% 319,330 100.0% Democratic hold
Total 1,493,047 65.30% 737,906 32.28% 55,331 2.42% 2,286,284 100.0%

District 1

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 1st congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 1
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 1
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Andy Harris 115th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Andy Harris
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:183,662
Percentage1:60.0%
Nominee2:Jesse Colvin
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:116,631
Percentage2:38.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Andy Harris
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Andy Harris
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 1st congressional district. The incumbent is Republican Andy Harris, who has represented the district since 2011. Harris was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included Maryland's 1st congressional district on its initial list of Republican-held seats considered targets in 2018.[3] [4]

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 2

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 2
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 2
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Dutch Ruppersberger 2 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Dutch Ruppersberger
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:167,201
Percentage1:66.0%
Nominee2:Liz Matory
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:77,782
Percentage2:30.7%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Dutch Ruppersberger
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Dutch Ruppersberger
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 2nd congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Dutch Ruppersberger, who has represented the district since 2003. Ruppersberger was re-elected with 62% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 3

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 3
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 3
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Johnsarbanes.jpeg
Nominee1:John Sarbanes
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:202,407
Percentage1:69.1%
Nominee2:Charles Anthony
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:82,774
Percentage2:28.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:John Sarbanes
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Sarbanes
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 3rd congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat John Sarbanes, who has represented the district since 2007. Sarbanes was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 4

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 4th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 4
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 4
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Anthony Brown 116th Congress portrait (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Anthony Brown
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:209,642
Percentage1:78.1%
Nominee2:George McDermott
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:53,327
Percentage2:19.9%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Anthony Brown
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Anthony Brown
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 4th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Anthony Brown, who has represented the district since 2017. Brown was elected with 74% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

Libertarian Party

General election

Results

District 5

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 5th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 5
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 5
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Steny Hoyer, official photo as Whip (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Steny Hoyer
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:213,796
Percentage1:70.3%
Nominee2:William Devine
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:82,361
Percentage2:27.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Steny Hoyer
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Steny Hoyer
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 5th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Steny Hoyer, who has represented the district since 1981. Hoyer was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 6

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 6th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 6
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 6
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:David Trone official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:David Trone
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:163,346
Percentage1:59.0%
Nominee2:Amie Hoeber
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:105,209
Percentage2:38.0%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:John Delaney
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:David Trone
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 6th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat John Delaney, who has represented the district since 2013. Delaney was re-elected with 56% of the vote in 2016.

Delaney later retired to seek the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States in 2020.

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

General election

Debates

Results

District 7

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 7th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 7
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 Maryland's 7th congressional district special election
Next Year:2020 (special)
Image1:File:Elijah E. Cummings official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Elijah Cummings
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:202,345
Percentage1:76.4%
Nominee2:Richmond Davis
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:56,266
Percentage2:21.3%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Elijah Cummings
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Elijah Cummings
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 7th congressional district. The incumbent was Elijah Cummings. He had represented the district since 1996. Cummings was re-elected with 76.4% of the vote in 2018.

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

General election

Results

District 8

Election Name:2018 Maryland's 8th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 8
Previous Year:2016
Next Election:2020 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 8
Next Year:2020
Image1:File:Jamie Raskin Official Portrait 2019 (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jamie Raskin
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:217,679
Percentage1:68.2%
Nominee2:John Walsh
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:96,525
Percentage2:30.2%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Jamie Raskin
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jamie Raskin
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 8th congressional district. The incumbent is Democrat Jamie Raskin, who has represented the district since 2017. Raskin was elected with 61% of the vote in 2016.

Democratic primary

Primary results

Republican primary

Primary results

General election

Results

External links

Official campaign websites for first district candidates

Official campaign websites for second district candidates

Official campaign websites for third district candidates

Official campaign websites for fourth district candidates

Official campaign websites for fifth district candidates

Official campaign websites for sixth district candidates

Official campaign websites for seventh district candidates

Official campaign websites for eighth district candidates

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives.
  2. Web site: Johnson. Cheryl L.. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 6, 2018. Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. April 27, 2019. February 28, 2019.
  3. Web site: Amid Democratic doldrums, DCCC identifies 2018 targets. Politico. Cheney. Kyle. January 30, 2017. February 11, 2017.
  4. Web site: House Democrats Playing Offense. Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Sena. Dan. January 30, 2017. February 11, 2017.
  5. Web site: Power Briefing: Paul Ryan's retirement rocks Washington. POLITICO. April 11, 2018 . April 15, 2018.
  6. News: Galbraith announces run for Congress. Bossert. Brandon. May 13, 2017. WMDT. May 13, 2017. en-US.
  7. Web site: Michael Pullen announces congressional run. Dorchester Star. Polk. Chris. August 14, 2017. August 14, 2017.
  8. News: Democrat Worton files for Congress. Owens. Jacob. Cecil Daily. April 15, 2018. en.
  9. News: Candidate Survey: Martin Elborn for Congress, 1st District » Red Maryland. March 8, 2018. Red Maryland. April 15, 2018. en-US.
  10. News: First District candidate pool growing. BOLLINGER. JOSH. MyEasternShoreMD. April 15, 2018. en.
  11. News: Scott. Ewart. Liz Matory Enters The Race For US Congress In Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. February 10, 2018. Scott E's Blog. April 15, 2018. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20180415190200/https://scotteblog.com/2018/02/10/liz-matory-enters-the-race-for-us-congress-in-marylands-2nd-congressional-district/. April 15, 2018 .
  12. Web site: Maryland Matters Government and Political News. Maryland Matters Government and Political News. March 4, 2018. en. April 15, 2018.
  13. News: Annapolis Democrat Rea to challenge Sarbanes again for House seat. Davis. Phil. capitalgazette.com. April 15, 2018. en-US.
  14. News: Congressional District 3. April 15, 2018. en.
  15. News: 2018 Republican Candidates. Montgomery County Republican Party. April 15, 2018. en. https://web.archive.org/web/20180415191849/http://www.mcgop.com/candidates. April 15, 2018. dead.
  16. News: William Devine III - Ballotpedia. April 15, 2018. en-US.
  17. News: Johnny Rice for Congress. October 23, 2017. Strike Force of Prayer. April 15, 2018. en-US.
  18. Web site: Frederick County resident Andrew Duck kicks off 6th District race. Frederick News-Post. Gaines. Danielle E.. June 7, 2017. October 6, 2017.
  19. News: Meet the candidate: George English for Congress in District 8. photo. Courtesy. The Frederick News-Post. April 15, 2018. en.
  20. Web site: DNadia Hashimi is running for Congress in CD-6. A Miner Detail. Miner. Ryan. September 16, 2017. November 14, 2017.
  21. Web site: Roger Manno announces bid for Rep. John Delaney's seat in Congress. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. August 2, 2017. October 6, 2017.
  22. Web site: It's official: Aruna Miller is running for Congress from Maryland's 6th district. The American Bazaar. July 28, 2017. October 6, 2017.
  23. News: David Trone jumps into race to succeed John Delaney in the U.S. House. The Washington Post. Portnoy. Jenna. August 2, 2017. October 6, 2017.
  24. News: 6th District candidate Kurt Elsasser wants to bring '21st Century' perspective to Congress. Gaines . Danielle E. . The Frederick News-Post. April 15, 2018. en.
  25. News: AMBASSADOR JOHN BOLTON ENDORSES AMIE HOEBER FOR U.S. CONGRESS IN MD-06. PAC. John Bolton. GlobeNewswire News Room. April 15, 2018. en-US.
  26. News: Republican Lisa Lloyd running for 6th District. dgaines@newspost.com. Danielle E. Gaines. The Frederick News-Post. April 15, 2018. en.
  27. News: Activists file federal lawsuit to challenge Baltimore primary. Dunn. Yvonne Wenger, Andrew. baltimoresun.com. April 15, 2018. en-US.
  28. Web site: Support Utam Paul on Crowdpac!. www.crowdpac.com. en. April 15, 2018.