Who's running in Maryland's 4th congressional district
3 candidates are on the ballot. Below is what each one says they stand for, what they have actually done in office or in public life, and the arguments published for and against them — each quoted from a named source rather than summarised by us.
3 candidates · ballot order · Glenn F. Ivey currently holds this seat
Low confidenceLow confidenceOnly one weak source, dated material, or indirect evidence. Treat specifics with caution.What would raise it: An official filing record and at least one independent report about this candidate would raise this.
What they say they stand for
Their own words. Claims, not verified facts.
Fighting the administration's executive orders affecting federal workers and critical benefits.
Defending constitutional rights and diversity initiatives.
Working with unions and advocacy groups in the courts and Congress against what he calls unlawful attacks.
Support for the US-Israel relationship, including military aid.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
US Representative for Maryland's 4th District since January 2023.
Former Prince George's County state's attorney.
Won the June 23, 2026 Democratic primary with 79.2% over Jakeya Johnson, Shavonne Hedgepeth, Jonathan White and Joseph Gomes.
Beat George McDermott by a wide margin in the 2024 general election.
Had $459,226 in campaign cash as of June 30, 2026, after raising $674,406.
Arguments in favor
With Prince George's County home to a large federal workforce under attack from the administration, 'we need a fighter who delivers' — and he is teaming up with unions, advocates and lawyers to fight back 'like never before, not caving to the Republicans'.
— Glenn Ivey campaign site
Arguments against
'AIPAC Ivey' 'loves going to imperial Israel' and, through his support for US military aid, enables what Husseini calls the 'continuation of Israel's genocidal campaign'.
— Sam Husseini, Green Party opponent, quoted by JNS
What we couldn’t verify
No criticism of Ivey from George McDermott or the NRCC could be found.
Ivey did not complete the Baltimore Sun and Capital Gazette pre-primary questionnaire, so his detailed 2026 platform was not available in that guide.
Whether Ivey will debate his opponents had not been reported.
Small business owner in Forest Heights, Prince George's County.
Republican nominee against Glenn Ivey in 2024.
Won the June 23, 2026 Republican primary unopposed.
Has not held elected office.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
His 2026 positions could not be established: his campaign website returned no readable content, he did not complete the Baltimore Sun questionnaire, and no interview could be found.
No published argument for or against his candidacy by any named party, group or outlet could be found.
The Maryland Green Party's platform of banning data centres, divesting from Israel and expanding democracy.
What they’ve actually done
Documented record from official sources.
Senior analyst and communications director, Institute for Public Accuracy.
Former staffer with the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee.
Removed from the State Department briefing room in January 2025 after repeatedly interrupting Secretary of State Antony Blinken's final press conference over Gaza.
Won the Maryland Green Party's 2026 online primary unopposed.
Has not held elected office.
Arguments in favor
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
Arguments against
We found none published about this candidate in the sources reviewed.
What we couldn’t verify
His full platform beyond Israel policy could not be established; his campaign website returned no readable content.
The only coverage found was a JNS report critical of him; no argument for his candidacy by a named third party could be found, so neither side is listed.
The Green Party needs 1% of the vote in 2026 races to keep automatic ballot access.
Positions and criticism are quoted from the named sources, not our assessments. This is built to help you start getting informed — confirm the official candidate list with your election authority before you vote.
Maryland held its primaries on June 23, 2026; the Maryland Green Party chose its nominees in its own online primary in July. Three candidates are on the November ballot: Democratic incumbent Glenn Ivey, who won his primary with 79.2% over four challengers; Republican George McDermott, unopposed in his primary; and Green Party nominee Sam Husseini. The roster is confirmed against the Maryland State Board of Elections' 2026 general election candidate list, which shows Husseini's party designation filed July 31, 2026. Candidates appear here in the order the Board lists them. The district is centred on Prince George's County and is one of the most Democratic in the country. Forecasters rate it safe Democratic. Ivey had $459,226 on hand as of June 30, 2026. Coverage of the general election is very thin.
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