Chris Van Hollen

U.S. Senate, Maryland, 2028 · incumbent · Democrat (as filed with the FEC). Holds the seat now (U.S. Senate member list).

Filed for 2028

$2,833,695raised toward 2028Totals reported to the FEC through September 30, 2026.
$3,641,970cash on hand

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Where they fall, left to right

Moderately left, from their votes in Congress (DW-NOMINATE, Voteview) (Senate roll-call votes, 119th Congress) · source.

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About Chris Van Hollen

U.S. Senator; attorney. Democrat of Kensington; elected to the U.S. Senate in 2016 and reelected in 2022, after representing Maryland's 8th District in the U.S. House from 2003. Previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates and State Senate (1990–2002). Serves on the Appropriations, Banking, Foreign Relations, and Budget committees.

What they say they'll focus on:

  • An economy that works for everyone
  • Education and workforce training
  • Healthy lives and safe communities
  • Keeping promises to seniors
  • Protecting the environment

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, source 3, source 4, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Links

Campaign website · FEC filings

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