Maryland House of Delegates, District 8

6 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What this office does

Your member of the state House, the larger chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws, taxes and the state budget.

Candidates

Nick AllenIncumbent

Democrat
Moderately left · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Harry BhandariIncumbent

Democrat
Slightly left · from their state-legislature votes (Shor–McCarty)

Kim L. RossIncumbent

Democrat
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Brian A. Campbell

Republican
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

Glen Geelhaar

Republican
Moderately right · from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford)

Steven J. Riemer

Republican
No public record found yet to place this candidate.

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Quick answers

Who is running for Maryland House of Delegates, District 8 in 2026?
Nick Allen (Democrat), Harry Bhandari (Democrat), Kim L. Ross (Democrat), Brian A. Campbell (Republican), Glen Geelhaar (Republican) and Steven J. Riemer (Republican).
Who is the incumbent?
Nick Allen, Harry Bhandari and Kim L. Ross currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your member of the state House, the larger chamber of the state legislature. Writes and votes on state laws, taxes and the state budget.
Who should I vote for in the Maryland House of Delegates, District 8 race?
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When is the election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.

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