Harris holds on against spirited challenge from Schwartz; other House members cruise to wins

Republican Rep. Andy Harris held off a surprisingly tough challenge from Democrat Dan Scwhartz in the 1st District Tuesday, the closest House race in Maryland where the other seven incumbents in the state's delegation all cruised to reelection wins.

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 835

Last Updated: 5 days, 13 hours ago

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Dan Schwartz, the Democrat challenging Republican Rep. Andy Harris, opposed the question on congressional redistricting that was on this year’s ballot, arguing that the best way for Democrats to take back the 1st District is not through redistricting but to win it “fair and square.”

That win did not come Tuesday.

In unofficial returns, Harris had 150,615 votes to 119,088 for Schwartz. That’s a 55% to 44% advantage over Schwartz, a first-time candidate who quit …

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