Democrat Dan Schwartz challenges Rep. Andy Harris in Maryland's 1st District
The gist
Democrat Dan Schwartz is challenging Republican Rep. Andy Harris in Maryland's 1st District.
He opposes Question 3 even as his party's mailer urges a yes vote.
How it unfolded
- Jul 22, 2026Schwartz held a community town hall at the vacant Andy Harris office on Kent Island in Queen Anne's County, one day after Harris hosted two virtual town halls.
- Oct 16, 2026Schwartz said he opposes Question 3, the redistricting ballot measure, breaking with his party.
- Oct 20, 2026After Harris' debate outburst, Schwartz's fundraising surged; two political handicappers shifted the district from "safe Republican" to "likely Republican." Schwartz had $106,000 in the bank per his most recent campaign finance report.