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Dan Schwartz
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Maryland’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Dan Schwartz is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against Andy Harris (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Dan Schwartz’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Dan Schwartz’s campaign has raised $1,155,585 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026.
- Individual donors$1,116,810
- PACs and other committees$19,870
- The candidate’s own money and loans$15,568
- Political party committees$2,500
- Other$838
From donors who gave over $200: $371,912 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 60% from Maryland, 40% from other states. Top states: Maryland $224,002 (60%), Connecticut $54,474 (15%), Florida $16,700 (4%), California $11,859 (3%), New York $11,806 (3%). About 480 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MD01320 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Dan Schwartz’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Dan Schwartz (Democratic); Andy Harris (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Andy Harris (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 7; Likely R to Solid R
- Maryland 1st District 2026: who’s running
- Every Maryland race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Maryland
Early voting: Oct 22 – Oct 29. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Maryland
- Check your registration on Maryland’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Maryland
Ballots already cast in Maryland: 480,258 (mail ballots received and early in person, as of Oct 24; Maryland State Board of Elections): 24% of 2022 midterm turnout in Maryland (2,034,265) · 11% of registered voters in Maryland · by party registration in Maryland: Democrats 66%, Republicans 19%, others 14%
About Dan Schwartz
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Dan Schwartz quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Consumer-protection advocate who worked with state banking regulators and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. · schwartzforcongress.com (source for Consumer-protection advocate who worked with state banking regulators and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.) (archived copy of the source for Consumer-protection advocate who worked with state banking regulators and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.)
- Not an office; former senior director, Conference of State Bank Supervisors. · thebanner.com (source for Not an office; former senior director, Conference of State Bank Supervisors.) (archived copy of the source for Not an office; former senior director, Conference of State Bank Supervisors.)
Endorsements
- Gov. Wes Moore (D) · thebanner.com (source for the Gov. Wes Moore (D) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Gov. Wes Moore (D) endorsement)
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) · thebanner.com (source for the Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) endorsement)
- Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) · thebanner.com (source for the Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Rep. Jamie Raskin (D) endorsement)
- Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D) · thebanner.com (source for the Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Rep. Sarah Elfreth (D) endorsement)
- Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates · thebanner.com (source for the Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at schwartzforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), schwartzforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), schwartzforcongress.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Close tax code loopholes for mega-corporations and billionaires, and End Citizens United so we can get billionaire money out of politics.” schwartzforcongress.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Protect and improve the Affordable Care Act (ACA) which helps Maryland families access healthcare.” schwartzforcongress.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Support legislation that protects people’s rights to unionize.” schwartzforcongress.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Pass bipartisan immigration reform legislation that protects asylum seekers and secures our borders.” schwartzforcongress.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Expand existing federal rural mortgage programs (USDA Direct, FHA, and VA loans) and affordable mortgage programs for veterans, educators, healthcare workers and first responders.” schwartzforcongress.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Dan Schwartz has used:
Photo of Dan Schwartz: QACTV (frame of a Creative Commons YouTube video) (photo of Dan Schwartz), CC BY 4.0 (license of the photo of Dan Schwartz).
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Questions and answers
Has Dan Schwartz been backed by AIPAC?
No. Dan Schwartz has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Dan Schwartz had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.