2026 midterms · Maryland · November 3
Maryland’s 1st District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st District on November 3, 2026: Dan Schwartz (D) and Andy Harris (R, incumbent). Now held by Andy Harris (R). Forecasters: Solid R (average of 7; range Likely R to Solid R).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland 1 | Solid R Average of 7; Likely R to Solid R Each forecaster for Maryland 1
| Dan Schwartz | Andy Harris (inc.) | No one else listed |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dan Schwartz (D) and Andy Harris (R, incumbent).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Solid R on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely R to Solid R). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
How do I vote in Maryland?
Check your registration on Maryland’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.