2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland
The 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland were held on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 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 other elections to the United States Senate and House of Representatives and various state and local elections, including the Governor of Maryland, Attorney General of Maryland and Comptroller of Maryland.
Overview
By district
Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland by district:District 1
The 1st district includes the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland as well as parts of Baltimore, Harford and Carroll counties. The incumbent is Republican Andrew P. Harris, who has represented the district since 2011. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of R+14.Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- Jonathan Goff, Jr.
- Andrew P. Harris, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- John LaFerla, OB/GYN, candidate and Democratic-endorsed write-in candidate for the seat in 2012
- Bill Tilghman, retired attorney
Withdrew
- Bridget Kelly
- Kim Letke, candidate for the seat in 2012
- Joseph Werner
Primary results
General election
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 66% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+10. Ruppersberger considered running for Governor of Maryland in 2014 but decided against it.Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- Paul Rundquist
- Dutch Ruppersberger, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Blaine Taylor, former congressional aide and perennial candidate
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- David Banach, former United States Marine
Primary results
General election
District 3
The 3rd district includes parts of Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery and Anne Arundel counties, as well as a significant part of the City of Baltimore. The incumbent is Democrat John Sarbanes, who has represented the district since 2007. He was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+9.Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- Matthew Molyett
- John Sarbanes, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- Thomas E. "Pinkston" Harris, insurance broker, nominee for the seat in 2008 and candidate for the seat in 2010 and 2012
- Michael Jackson, landscape company supervisor, candidate for the 1st district in 1992 and for the 3rd district in 2002
- Charles A. Long, retired Johns Hopkins University chemistry professor
Primary results
General election
District 4
The 4th district includes parts of Prince George's, Montgomery, and Anne Arundel counties. The incumbent is Democrat Donna Edwards, who has represented the district since 2008. She was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+26.Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- Warren Christopher, retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel
- Donna Edwards, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrew
- Dawit H. Gebreyesus
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- John R. Graziani
- Greg Holmes, candidate for the seat in 2012
- Nancy Hoyt, infection preventionist
- George McDermott, Democratic candidate for the seat in 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012
Primary results
General election
District 5
The 5th district includes all of Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties, as well as portions of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties. The incumbent is Democrat Steny Hoyer, the House Minority Whip, who has represented the district since 1981. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+14.Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- Steny Hoyer, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- Mark Kenneth Arness
- Chris Chaffee, candidate for the seat in 2010
- Tom Potter
Primary results
General election
District 6
The 6th district includes the entire Maryland Panhandle including all of Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties as well as portions of Montgomery and Frederick counties. The incumbent is Democrat John Delaney, who has represented the district since 2013. He was elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 against Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett and the district has a PVI of D+4. Delaney considered running for Governor of Maryland in 2014 but decided against it.Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- John Delaney, incumbent U.S. Representative
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- Dan Bongino, former United States Secret Service agent and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2012
- Harold W. Painter, Jr., certified public accountant
Withdrew
- David E. Vogt III, former United States Marine
Primary results
General election
District 7
The 7th district includes just over half of the City of Baltimore, most of the majority African American sections of Baltimore County, and the majority of Howard County, Maryland. The incumbent is Democrat Elijah Cummings, who has represented the district since 1996. He was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+24.Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- Alexander Bryant
- Elijah Cummings, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Fred Donald Dickson, Jr., Independent candidate for the seat in 2010
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- Ray Bly, perennial candidate
- Corrogan R. Vaughn, perennial candidate
Primary results
General election
District 8
The 8th district includes parts of Carroll, Frederick and Montgomery counties. The incumbent is Democrat Chris Van Hollen, who has represented the district since 2003. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2012 and the district has a PVI of D+11.Democratic primary
Candidates
Filed
- George English, perennial candidate
- Chris Van Hollen, incumbent U.S. Representative
- Lih Young, economist and perennial candidate
Primary results
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed
- Dave Wallace, candidate for the State House of Delegates in 2006 and 2010 and for the seat in 2012
Primary results