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United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland, 2012
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 Maryland's 2012 elections: • U.S. Senate • U.S. House • Ballot measures |
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The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run was January 11, 2012. The primary elections will be held on April 3, 2012.
Partisan breakdown
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party holds six of the eight Congressional seats from Maryland.
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| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 6 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 2 | Pending | |
| Total | 8 | 8 | |
Incumbents
Heading into the 2012 election, the incumbents for the eight congressional districts are:
| Name: | Party: | District: |
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| Andy Harris |  Republican | U.S. House, Maryland, District 1 |
| Chris Van Hollen |  Democratic | U.S. House, Maryland, District 8 |
| Donna Edwards | Democratic | U.S. House, Maryland, District 4 |
| Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | U.S. House, Maryland, District 2 |
| Elijah Cummings | Democratic | U.S. House, Maryland, District 7 |
| John Sarbanes | Democratic | U.S. House, Maryland, District 3 |
| Roscoe Bartlett | Republican | U.S. House, Maryland, District 6 |
| Steny Hoyer | Democratic | U.S. House, Maryland, District 5 |
Candidates
1st Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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2nd Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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- Note: Patrick McDonough[7] indicated his intent to run, but eventually decided against a run in the 2nd district.[3]
3rd Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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4th Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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- Note:Glenn Ivey filed to run, but withdrew on January 11, 2012[9]
5th Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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6th Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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- Note: Alexander Mooney[17], Christopher Shank[18], and Bud Otis[19] had indicated they would run, but eventually withdrew. Mark Shriver indicated interest in running, but never officially filed.
7th Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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8th Congressional District
General election candidates
April 3, 2012 primary results
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Race background
According to the Maryland Elections Guide 2012, published by The Baltimore Sun, Maryland "remains an overwhelmingly Democratic state, with only the 1st congressional district as a safe bet for the GOP."[20] The 6th district is Maryland's most contested seat, with incumbent Roscoe Bartlett facing several opponents in the Republican primary.[20]
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections, 2012
- United States Senate elections in Maryland, 2012
References
- ↑ The Daily Times "Challengers to face off before taking on Harris" Accessed January 4, 2012
- ↑ Gazette.Net "Baltimore County businesswoman enters 1st Congressional District race" Accessed January 4, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Maryland State Board of Elections "Candidate List" Accessed January 19, 2012
- ↑ The Baltimore Sun "Former GOP Hill staffer to run in 2nd District" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ MyFoxDC.com "State Sen. Nancy Jacobs To Run For Congress" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 6.8 6.9 Maryland State Board of Elections "Primary Election Results 2012" Accessed April 3, 2012
- ↑ The Baltimore Sun "McDonough to run for Congress in 2012" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 8.31 Maryland State Board of Elections "Candidates" Accessed January 3, 2012
- ↑ Baltimore Sun "Ivey withdraws from 4th Congressional District primary race" Accessed January 19, 2012
- ↑ The Washington Post "O’Donnell launches bid to unseat Hoyer" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 The Baltimore Sun "6th District candidates spar over jobs" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ Gazette.net "Some Democrats concerned that congressional pick is a done deal" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ The Washington Post "John Delaney, David Brinkley join field gunning for Bartlett’s congressional seat" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Maryland State Board of Elections "Candidates" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call "Duncan, Shriver Among Names Floated in Maryland" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call "Roscoe Bartlett’s Chief of Staff Resigns After Reports of Run" Accessed January 6, 2012
- ↑ Roll Call "Alex Mooney Skips Maryland Race, Signals Roscoe Bartlett Definitely Running" Accessed February 16, 2012
- ↑ Brinkley for Congress "David Brinkley Announces Candidacy for the 6th Congressional District Press Release" Accessed February 15, 2012
- ↑ The Washington Post "On Md. ballot, Bartlett faces tough race, Edwards escapes challenge from Ivey" Accessed February 16, 2012
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 The Baltimore Sun "Maryland Election Guide 2012" Accessed March 25, 2012
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