Maryland's 8th Congressional District (MD-8)
Last updated · 5 sources
Jamie Raskin, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2017.
The district includes parts of Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 771,163, a median household income of $138,349, and a median age of 41.1. Of residents 25 and older, 63.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 election
Raskin has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MD-8 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Raskin (incumbent) | Democratic | $7,425,389 | $7,893,447 | Jun 30 |
| Cheryl Riley | Republican | $16,590 | $1,806 | Jun 30 |
| K. Anita Mpambara Cox | Republican | $11,916 | $7,116 | Jun 30 |
| Stephen Alan Leon | Democratic | $4,214 | $83 | Jun 10 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 771,163
- Median household income
- $138,349
- Median age
- 41.1
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.9%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Maryland senators
Chris Van HollenU.S. Senator for Maryland · Democrat
Angela AlsobrooksU.S. Senator for Maryland · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026