This is Standard Republican Policy. Is This What You Want?
Forget the slogans. Judged by what they voted for, what they did, and what they refused to stop, this is what Republicans in Congress stand for, on 20 issues, with the receipts.
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Andy Harris Blamed Diesel Prices on 'Environmental Regulations,' Called His Audience Rude When They Laughed, Then Ordered a Reporter's Camera Taken and Called for an Officer
At a debate, asked about Trump's deal to let Russian diesel in, Andy Harris blamed Democrats' environmental rules for fuel prices that are up 72% as the Iran war drags on. When the audience laughed, he called them rude. Afterward, he told a Capital News Service reporter she was breaking Maryland law by recording him in a room full of cameras, told someone to take her camera, and called for an officer.
Republicans Cut Medicaid by Nearly $1 Trillion. They Scheduled the Pain for After You Vote.
The Big Beautiful Bill cuts Medicaid by close to $1 trillion over 10 years, and the Congressional Budget Office says the law will leave 10 million more people uninsured. Republicans made sure the biggest cut doesn't start until 2027 — after the midterms. 198 Republicans on this site voted for it.
Vote Early in Maryland
Early In-Person Voting
Oct. 22 – Oct. 29
Check Maryland’s official dates →Mail Voting
Postmark by Nov. 3
- Any voter can vote by mail.
- Ballots start going out by Sept. 21.
- Ballots postmarked by Election Day count if they arrive by Nov. 13.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Dates checked against Maryland’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list. Days, hours and locations are set locally — check with your local election office, and confirm your registration at vote.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Maryland vote in the 2024 presidential election?
Harris won Maryland with 62.6% of the vote to 34.1%, a margin of 28.5 points, with 69.4% of eligible voters turning out. (Full 2024 presidential results, state by state.)
How many of Maryland's members of Congress are Republican?
1 of 10 — 10%. In the U.S. House, Maryland has 1 Republican and 7 Democrats; in the Senate, 0 Republicans and 2 Democrats. (Source: Current members of Congress from Maryland, on Wikipedia.)
Where does Maryland rank among the 50 states?
Maryland ranks #14 of 50. That is the average of its rank on the 17 measures in the report card above — violent crime, gun deaths, life expectancy, food insecurity, maternal and infant mortality, household income, public education, voter turnout and more. #1 is the best state to live in, #50 the worst.
You can compare Maryland directly to other states on our Compare States page.
Which Maryland politicians have report cards here?
We grade Republican incumbents running in 2026 — U.S. Senators, U.S. Representatives and governors — on their record: how they voted, who funds them, and what it has cost Maryland. Democrats and independents do not get report cards.
When is the next election?
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — 8 days away. Check your registration and polling place at vote.org.
When does early voting start in Maryland?
Early in-person voting for the Nov. 3 election runs Oct. 22 – Oct. 29. Details on Maryland's official election site. (Checked against Maryland’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)
Can I vote by mail in Maryland?
Any voter can vote by mail. Ballots start going out by Sept. 21. Ballots postmarked by Election Day count if they arrive by Nov. 13. Details on Maryland's official election site. (Checked against Maryland’s official election site on Sept. 18, 2026, starting from the Center for Election Innovation & Research’s national list.)