Most Maryland congressional incumbents cruise to primary wins

The crowded 5th District race and the costly 6th District race drew most of the attention during primary elections. But in the state's six other congressional districts, incumbents appeared headed to renomination in races with less spending and less drama.

By: Maryland Matters Staff

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 498

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The crowded 5th District race in Southern Maryland, along with the costly 6th District race in Western Maryland, drew most of the attention during the primary election campaign. In the state’s six other congressional districts, incumbents appeared headed to renomination in races with less spending and less drama.

Other congressional races

District 1: Rep. Andy Harris (R-1st), the only Republican in the state’s congressional delegation, was leading GOP challenger Chris Bruneau of Harford County, with …

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