2016 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
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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
District 1
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.
Candidates
Nominee
Andy Harris, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary
Jonathan Goff
Sean Jackson
Michael D. Smigiel Sr., former state delegate
Declined
J. B. Jennings, state senator
Kathy Szeliga, state delegate (running for the U.S. Senate)
Debate
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Joe Werner, attorney
Eliminated in primary
Jim Ireton, Salisbury City Council member and former mayor of Salisbury
Primary results
Libertarian Party
Candidates
Nominee
Matt Beers
General election
Predictions
Results
District 2
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.
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