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2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland

2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland

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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.

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By district

Results of the 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland by district:[2]

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District 1

The 1st district includes the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland as well as parts of Baltimore, Harford and Carroll counties. Incumbent Republican Andrew P. Harris, who had represented the district since 2011, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of R+14.

Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Jonathan Goff, Jr.[3]

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Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Bill Tilghman, retired attorney[5]
Eliminated in primary
  • John LaFerla, OB/GYN physician and Democratic-endorsed write-in candidate for this seat in 2012[6]
Withdrawn
  • Bridget Kelly[7] (running for Maryland State Senate, District 35)
  • Kimberley Letke, businesswoman and candidate for this seat in 2012[3] (running for Maryland State Senate, District 7)
  • Joseph Werner (running for Harford County Executive)[7]

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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. Incumbent Democrat Dutch Ruppersberger, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 66% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+10. Ruppersberger considered running for Governor of Maryland in 2014, but decided against it.[9]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Paul Rundquist, contractor intelligence analyst at the Department of Energy[3][10]
  • Blaine Taylor, former congressional aide and perennial candidate[11]

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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. Incumbent Democrat John Sarbanes, who had represented the district since 2007, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 67% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+9.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Matthew Molyett[3]
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Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Thomas E. "Pinkston" Harris, insurance broker, nominee for this seat in 2008 and candidate for the seat in 2010 and 2012[3]
  • Michael Jackson, landscape company supervisor, candidate for the 1st district in 1992, and for the 3rd district in 2002[3]

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District 4

The 4th district includes parts of Prince George's, Montgomery, and Anne Arundel counties. Incumbent Democrat Donna Edwards, who had represented the district since 2008, ran for re-election. She was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+26.

Democratic primary

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Nominee
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Withdrew
  • Dawit H. Gebreyesus[3]

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Republican primary

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  • Nancy Hoyt, infection preventionist[3]
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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. Incumbent Democrat Steny Hoyer, the House Minority Whip, who had represented the district since 1981, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 69% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+14.

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Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Chris Chaffee, candidate for this seat in 2010[3]
Eliminated in primary
  • Mark Kenneth Arness[3]
  • Tom Potter[3]

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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. Incumbent Democrat John Delaney, who had represented the district since 2013, ran for re-election. He was elected with 59% of the vote in 2012 against Republican incumbent Roscoe Bartlett, and the district had a PVI of D+4. Delaney considered running for Governor of Maryland in 2014, but decided against it.[12]

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Republican primary

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Nominee
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  • Harold W. Painter, Jr., certified public accountant[14]
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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. Incumbent Democrat Elijah Cummings, who had represented the district since 1996, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 77% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+24.

Democratic primary

Candidates

Nominee
Eliminated in primary
  • Alexander Bryant[3]
  • Fred Donald Dickson, Jr., small business owner and Independent candidate for the seat in 2010[3]

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Republican primary

Candidates

Nominee
  • Corrogan R. Vaughn, perennial candidate[3]
Eliminated in primary

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District 8

The 8th district includes parts of Carroll, Frederick and Montgomery counties. Incumbent Democrat Chris Van Hollen, who had represented the district since 2003, ran for re-election. He was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2012, and the district had a PVI of D+11.

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Republican primary

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Nominee
  • Dave Wallace, small business owner, candidate for the State House of Delegates in 2006 and 2010, and for this seat in 2012[3]

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See also


References

  1. Maryland State Board of Elections. "2014 Election Results". Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  2. "2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election State Candidates List". electionsmaryland.com. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  3. "Official 2014 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Representative in Congress". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved July 11, 2014.
  4. "Centreville lawyer enters Eastern Shore Democratic congressional race". DelmarvaNow. September 23, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  5. O'Donnell, Craig (April 8, 2013). "LaFerla takes long view". The Kent County News. Retrieved June 3, 2013.
  6. "Second 1st District congressional candidate withdraws". DelmarvaNow. February 19, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  7. Maryland State Board of Elections. "2014 Election Results". Retrieved December 17, 2014.
  8. Fritze, John (March 10, 2014). "Democrat with intel background to challenge Ruppersberger". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 23, 2014.
  9. "Ruppersberger won't campaign for governor". CapitalGazette. January 22, 2014. Archived from the original on February 27, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  10. John Wagner (February 18, 2014). "Delaney, after looking at Md. governor's field, files to run for second term in Congress". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  11. Wagner, John (June 1, 2013). "Bongino confirms bid for Congress rather than Maryland governor". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  12. "Painter joins race for Dist. 6". The Sentinel. February 6, 2014. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  13. "David E. Vogt Announces Bid For Md.'s 6th District Seat". CBS Baltimore. July 3, 2013. Retrieved February 27, 2014.
  14. Bethany Rodgers (January 29, 2014). "6th District congressional race loses one". Frederick News-Post. Retrieved February 27, 2014.

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