2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland explained

Election Name:2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
Country:Maryland
Type:legislative
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
Next Year:2018
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 Vote1:1,636,281
Percentage1:60.43%
Swing1: 2.99%
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Last Election2:1
Seats2:1
Popular Vote2:962,307
Percentage2:35.54%
Swing2: 5.82%

The 2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland were held on November 8, 2016, to elect 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 2016 U.S. presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections. The primaries were held on April 26.

Overview

2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland[1]
PartyVotesPercentage+/−Seats+/−
Democratic1,636,28160.43%+2.99%7-
Republican962,30735.54%−5.82%1-
Libertarian60,4922.23%+1.71%-
Green44,4051.64%+1.10%-
Others4,2600.16%+0.02%-
Totals2,707,745100.00%-8-

District 1

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 1st congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 1
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 1
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Andy Harris, Official Portrait, 112th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Andy Harris
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:242,574
Percentage1:67.0%
Nominee2:Joe Werner
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:103,622
Percentage2:28.6%
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 1st district includes the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland as well as parts of Baltimore, Harford and Carroll counties. The incumbent was Republican Andy Harris, who had represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2014 and the district had a PVI of R+14.

Republican primary

Harris had considered a run for the U.S. Senate, but chose to seek reelection.[2]

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District 2

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 2nd congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 2
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 2
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Dutchruppersberger.jpeg
Nominee1:Dutch Ruppersberger
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:192,183
Percentage1:62.1%
Nominee2:Pat McDonough
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:102,577
Percentage2:33.1%
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 2nd district includes parts of Howard, Harford, Baltimore and Anne Arundel counties, as well as small portions of the City of Baltimore. The incumbent is Democrat Dutch Ruppersberger, who has represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+10.

Democratic primary

Ruppersberger considered running for the U.S. Senate, but chose to seek reelection.[7]

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District 3

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 3rd congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 3
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 3
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:John Sarbanes official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:John Sarbanes
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:214,640
Percentage1:63.2%
Nominee2:Mark Plaster
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:115,048
Percentage2:33.9%
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 3rd district includes parts of Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties, as well as a significant part of the City of Baltimore. The incumbent is Democrat John Sarbanes, who has represented the district since 2007. He was re-elected with 60% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+9.

Democratic primary

Sarbanes considered running for the U.S. Senate, but decided to run for re-election instead.[9] 2014 primary challenger Matthew Molyett had filed to run again, but withdrew.[3]

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District 4

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 4th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 4
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 4
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Anthony Brown, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Anthony Brown
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:237,501
Percentage1:74.1%
Nominee2:George McDermott
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:68,670
Percentage2:21.4%
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 4th district includes parts of Prince George's, and Anne Arundel counties. The incumbent is Democrat Donna Edwards, who has represented the district since 2008. She was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+26.

Democratic primary

Edwards did not run for reelection, so that she could run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Mikulski, who was retiring.[12] [13]

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District 5

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 5th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 5
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 5
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Steny Hoyer, official photo as Whip (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Steny Hoyer
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:242,989
Percentage1:67.4%
Nominee2:Mark Arness
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:105,931
Percentage2:29.4%
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 5th district includes all of Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties, as well as portions of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties. The incumbent is Democrat Steny Hoyer, the House Minority Whip, who has represented the district since 1981. He was re-elected with 64% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+14.

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District 6

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 6th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 6
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 6
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:John Delaney 113th Congress official photo (cropped) 2.jpg
Nominee1:John Delaney
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:185,770
Percentage1:56.0%
Nominee2:Amie Hoeber
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:133,081
Percentage2:40.1%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:John Delaney
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:John Delaney
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 6th congressional district. The 6th district includes the entire Maryland Panhandle including all of Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties as well as portions of Montgomery and Frederick counties. The incumbent is Democrat John Delaney, who has represented the district since 2013. He was re-elected with 50% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+4.

Democratic primary

Delaney considered running for the U.S. Senate, but chose to seek reelection.[35]

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District 7

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 7th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 7
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 7
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Elijah E. Cummings official photo (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Elijah Cummings
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:238,838
Percentage1:74.9%
Nominee2:Corrogan Vaughn
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:69,556
Percentage2:21.8%
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 7th district includes just over half of the City of Baltimore, most of the majority African American sections of Baltimore County, and the majority of Howard County, Maryland. The incumbent is Democrat Elijah Cummings, who has represented the district since 1996. He was re-elected with 70% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+24.

Democratic primary

Cummings considered running for the U.S. Senate, but chose to seek reelection.[49]

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District 8

Election Name:2016 Maryland's 8th congressional district election
Country:Maryland
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 8
Previous Year:2014
Next Election:2018 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland#District 8
Next Year:2018
Image1:File:Jamie Raskin, official portrait, 115th Congress (cropped).jpg
Nominee1:Jamie Raskin
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:220,657
Percentage1:60.6%
Nominee2:Dan Cox
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:124,651
Percentage2:34.2%
U.S. Representative
Before Election:Chris Van Hollen
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Jamie Raskin
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

See also: Maryland's 8th congressional district. The 8th district includes parts of Carroll, Frederick and Montgomery counties. The incumbent is Democrat Chris Van Hollen, who has represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 61% of the vote in 2014 and the district has a PVI of D+11.

Democratic primary

Van Hollen did not run for reelection, so that he could run for the United States Senate seat being vacated by Barbara Mikulski, who was retiring.[53]

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Notes and References

  1. http://history.house.gov/Institution/Election-Statistics/Election-Statistics/ Election Statistics: 1920 to Present | US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives
  2. News: Rep. Andy Harris, considering Senate run, floats defunding the White House. The Washington Post. DeBonis. Mike. March 5, 2015. March 11, 2015.
  3. Web site: 2016 Presidential Primary Election State Candidates List. Maryland State Board of Elections. February 9, 2015.
  4. Web site: Smigiel to primary Harris in 1st District. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. June 2, 2015. June 19, 2015.
  5. Web site: Jennings Says He'll Run For Harris' Seat; Other Republicans Considering Bid. WBAL NewsRadio 1090. Lang. Robert. March 18, 2015. June 22, 2015.
  6. Web site: Ireton starts on the trail to Congress. WMDT-TV. Sadur. Julian. January 9, 2016. January 10, 2015.
  7. Web site: Ruppersberger ponders Senate run, stresses bipartisan approach. The Daily Times. Reed. Anika. May 15, 2015. May 19, 2015.
  8. Web site: Yuripzy Morgan for Congress. Yuripzy Morgan for Congress. 2016-01-28. 2016-02-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20160202211713/http://www.yuripzymorganforcongress.com/. dead.
  9. Web site: Rep. John Sarbanes will not run for Senate. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. June 13, 2015. June 15, 2015. April 3, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170403161627/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-sarbanes-will-not-for-senate-20150613-story.html. dead.
  10. Web site: Maryland State Board of Elections Candidate List. Maryland State Board of Elections 2016 Candidate Listing. May 11, 2015. January 29, 2016.
  11. Web site: Mark Plaster for Congress. Mark Plaster for Congress. 2016-01-29.
  12. News: U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards said to be announcing Senate bid on Tuesday. The Washington Post. Hernández. Arelis R.. March 8, 2015. March 9, 2015.
  13. http://elections.state.md.us/elections/2016/results/primary/gen_results_2016_3_007-.html
  14. Web site: Anthony Brown to run for House seat. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. March 11, 2015. March 11, 2015. August 17, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170817035058/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-anthony-brown-20150311-story.html. dead.
  15. Web site: Two New Candidates in CD4. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. May 19, 2015. June 8, 2015.
  16. Web site: Warren Christopher Announces Another Run for Congress in Maryland's 4th District. Warren Christopher for Congress. April 8, 2015. June 8, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150526045922/http://www.warrenchristopherforcongress.com/news/warren-christopher-announces-another-run. May 26, 2015. dead.
  17. Web site: Glenn Ivey announces run to replace Donna Edwards in U.S. House. WJLA-TV. DePuyt. Bruce. March 10, 2015. March 11, 2015. March 11, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150311080851/http://www.wjla.com/articles/2015/03/glenn-ivey-will-run-to-replace-donna-edwards-in-u-s-house-112157.html. dead.
  18. News: Two MORE New CD4 Candidates. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. June 19, 2015. June 22, 2015.
  19. Web site: Dereck Davis joins race for 4th District congressional seat. The Baltimore Sun. Cox. Erin. April 15, 2015. April 15, 2015.
  20. News: Maryland Del. Dereck E. Davis drops out of U.S. House race. The Washington Post. Hernández. Arelis R.. February 2, 2016. February 2, 2016.
  21. News: Lisa Ransom, Maryland's 4th District Congressional Candidate, Represents a New Brand of Leadership. Black Enterprise. Mariama-Arthur. Karima. July 23, 2015. October 19, 2015.
  22. News: Anthony Brown leads crowded congressional field in 3rd quarter's fundraising. The Washington Post. Hernández. Arelis R.. Nirappil. Fenit. October 16, 2015. October 19, 2015.
  23. Web site: Alvin Thornton to run for House seat. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. July 16, 2015. October 5, 2015.
  24. Web site: Turner to enter House race. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. March 15, 2015. March 20, 2015.
  25. News: Turner drops out of congressional race to run for Circuit Court. The Washington Post. Hernández. Arelis R.. February 1, 2016. February 2, 2016.
  26. Web site: Donna Edwards Replacements Start Lining Up. Roll Call. Levinson. Alexis. March 10, 2015. March 10, 2015. March 13, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150313054256/http://atr.rollcall.com/donna-edwards-house-race-2016-maryland-4/. dead.
  27. Web site: MD-Sen: Edwards In. Red Racing Horses. March 8, 2015. March 9, 2015.
  28. Web site: CD4: Where Are the Voters?. The Seventh State. Lublin. David. March 23, 2015. June 26, 2015.
  29. Web site: If Donna Edwards Moves Up or On.... Red Racing Horses. Gallagher. John. July 18, 2014. March 9, 2015.
  30. Web site: Mikulski's Retirement Unleashes Democratic Domino Effect in Maryland. National Journal. Railey. Kimberly. March 9, 2015. March 10, 2015.
  31. Web site: Kris Valderrama in CD4?. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. April 1, 2015. June 26, 2015.
  32. News: Walker Not Running In CD4. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. June 10, 2015. June 22, 2015.
  33. Web site: Kristin Beck, Transgender Former Navy Seal, To Run Against Steny Hoyer. The Huffington Post. Tani. Maxwell. February 12, 2015. March 5, 2015.
  34. Web site: Former CIA officer would bring interesting perspective to Congress. The Tampa Tribune. Altman. Howard. March 22, 2015. April 3, 2015. March 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150329003418/http://tbo.com/list/military-news/altman/former-cia-officer-would-bring-interesting-perspective-to-congress-20150322/. dead.
  35. Web site: Mikulski's departure has potential candidates lining up for office. The Herald-Mail. Basu. Kaustuv. March 6, 2015. March 9, 2015.
  36. Web site: UPDATE: Barve, Floreen Join Crowd of Potential Candidates Looking at Van Hollen's Seat. Bethesda Magazine. Peck. Louis. March 6, 2015. March 9, 2015.
  37. Web site: Washington Co. Commissioners president to run for Congress. The Herald-Mail. Greene. Julie E.. July 12, 2015. July 13, 2015.
  38. Web site: Three Republicans to run in Maryland's 6th Congressional District. ryanminer.com. Miner. Ryan. June 11, 2015. June 15, 2015.
  39. Web site: Robin Ficker is thinking about running for Congress in CD-6. ryanrminer.com. Miner. Ryan. July 27, 2015. July 28, 2015.
  40. Web site: Republican Frank Howard to run in 6th District. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. July 23, 2015. July 23, 2015.
  41. Web site: Harold Painter is running for Congress (again) in CD-6. ryanrminer.com. Miner. Ryan. August 16, 2015. August 17, 2015.
  42. Web site: Political Notes: Delegate David Vogt may be running for Congress. Frederick News-Post. Fifield. Jen. May 14, 2015. May 15, 2015.
  43. Web site: Vogt tells supporters he's in for 6th District. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. June 9, 2015. June 11, 2015.
  44. Web site: David Vogt to run for Maryland's 6th Congressional District. ryanrminer.com. Miner. Ryan. May 14, 2015. June 15, 2015.
  45. Web site: Will she or won't she? Is Kathy Afazli running for Congress?. ryanrminer.com. Miner. Ryan. July 21, 2015. July 23, 2015.
  46. Web site: Dan Bongino confirms he's moved to FL, so no #mdsen or #md06 bids. Twitter. May 15, 2015. May 15, 2015.
  47. Web site: Dr. Thomas Ferleman for Congress?. ryanrminer.com. Miner. Ryan. August 25, 2015. August 26, 2015.
  48. https://web.archive.org/web/20160629124717/http://delaneyforcongress.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Garin-Hart-Yang-MD6-Poll-Memo-6.1.16.pdf Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group (D-Delaney)
  49. Web site: Baltimore Riots Change Senate Race Conversation. Roll Call. Levinson. Alexis. April 29, 2015. May 19, 2015. May 20, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150520095629/http://atr.rollcall.com/freddie-gray-turmoil-riots-change-senate-race-conversation/. dead.
  50. Web site: Baltimore pastor Jamal Bryant will run for Congress. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. September 14, 2015. September 15, 2015.
  51. Web site: Jamal Bryant to end his House campaign. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. September 22, 2015. September 23, 2015.
  52. Web site: Cummings decision hangs over Md. Senate race. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. June 11, 2015. June 22, 2015.
  53. Web site: Van Hollen tells supporters he will run for Senate. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. March 4, 2015. March 4, 2015.
  54. Web site: Raskin says he'll run for Congress in 8th District. The Baltimore Sun. Dresser. Michael. March 23, 2015. March 24, 2015. September 12, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170912102254/http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/blog/bal-raskin-says-hell-run-for-congress-in-8th-district-20150323-story.html. dead.
  55. Web site: Raskin to Formally Launch Congressional Campaign Sunday. Bethesda Beat. Metcalf. Andrew. Peck. Louis. April 17, 2015. April 19, 2015.
  56. Web site: David Anderson to enter 8th District race. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. August 5, 2015. August 5, 2015.
  57. Web site: Montgomery Del. Barve to seek Van Hollen's congressional seat. The Baltimore Sun. Walsh. Sean. March 9, 2015. March 9, 2015.
  58. Web site: Gutierrez to Run For Congress, Field to Succeed Van Hollen Grows to Four. Bethesda Magazine. Peck. Louis. May 1, 2015. May 4, 2015.
  59. News: Former Obama aide announces run for Van Hollen seat. The Washington Post. Turque. Bill. April 28, 2015. April 29, 2015.
  60. News: Kathleen Matthews, Marriott executive, eyes Van Hollen seat. The Washington Post. Turque. Bill. March 5, 2015. March 9, 2015.
  61. Web site: Kathleen Matthews Joins Race for Van Hollen's Seat. Roll Call. Bridget. Bowman. June 3, 2015. June 3, 2015. June 4, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150604130752/http://atr.rollcall.com/kathleen-matthews-joins-race-for-van-hollens-seat/?dcz=. dead.
  62. Web site: Former Obama official enters race for Van Hollen's seat. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. October 5, 2015. October 5, 2015.
  63. Web site: Businessman Trone to enter competitive House contest. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. January 27, 2016. January 28, 2016.
  64. Web site: Former Montgomery council president Valerie Ervin announces bid for Congress. The Baltimore Sun. Fritze. John. July 1, 2015. July 1, 2015.
  65. Web site: Valerie Ervin Says She's No Longer Running for Congress. Bethesda Magazine. Kraut. Aaron. Peck. Louis. September 17, 2015. September 17, 2015.
  66. Web site: Chaos Comes in Maryland's Next Open Senate Race. Roll Call. Livingston. Abby. August 12, 2013. March 9, 2015.
  67. Web site: Floreen Says She Will Not Run For Van Hollen's District 8 Congressional Seat. Bethesda Beat. Peck. Louis. April 6, 2015. April 8, 2015.
  68. Web site: Democratic Floodgates Open for Maryland House Seat. Roll Call. Levinson. Alex. March 5, 2015. March 9, 2015. March 10, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150310160745/http://atr.rollcall.com/maryland-house-race-chris-van-hollen/. dead.
  69. Web site: Ervin, Gutierrez Plan to Enter Democratic Contest for Open Congressional Seat. Bethesda Magazine. Peck. Louis. April 1, 2015. April 8, 2015.
  70. Web site: Waldstreicher Won't Run For 8th District Congressional Seat, As Ervin Makes It Official. Bethesda Magazine. Peck. Louis. July 1, 2015. July 1, 2015.
  71. Web site: Another Candidate?. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. March 24, 2015. March 26, 2015.
  72. Web site: Kathleen Matthews Officially Jumps In to 8th District Congressional Primary. Bethesda Magazine. Kraut. Aaron. June 3, 2015. June 26, 2015.
  73. News: Rep. Chris Van Hollen says he will run for Mikulski's Senate seat in 2016. The Washington Post. Hernández. Arelis R.. March 4, 2015. March 9, 2015.
  74. Web site: Madaleno, Navarro Bow Out of 8th District Race. Bethesda Magazine. Peck. Louis. March 11, 2015. March 24, 2015.
  75. Web site: Mizeur won't run for Senate or House in 2016. The Baltimore Sun. Dresser. Michael. April 8, 2015. April 8, 2015.
  76. Web site: Latest CD8 Rumor. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. June 25, 2015. June 26, 2015.
  77. Web site: Daily Kos Elections Live Digest: 7/7. Daily Kos Elections. Singer. Jeff. July 7, 2015. July 14, 2015.
  78. Web site: Del. Waldstreicher Won't Run for Congress. Center Maryland. Kurtz. Josh. June 30, 2015. July 1, 2015.
  79. Web site: Meet the Republicans who may run in CD-8. A Miner Detail. Miner. Ryan. October 4, 2015. October 5, 2015.
  80. Web site: Chevy Chase Attorney Mulls Run for GOP Nomination in 8th Congressional District. Bethesda Magazine. Peck. Louis. August 11, 2015. August 26, 2015.
  81. Web site: 2016 Primary Results . . 2016-05-08.
  82. Web site: BREAKING & EXCLUSIVE: Liz Matory In For CD8. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. June 19, 2015. June 26, 2015.
  83. Web site: Matory On Twitter. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. June 29, 2015. June 30, 2015.
  84. Web site: Matory Goes (Third Party) Independent*. Maryland Scramble. Shurberg. Jonathan. August 11, 2015. August 17, 2015.