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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 8 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
A U.S. Representative serves as your district's voice in Congress, where they vote on federal laws, national budgets, and policies that impact daily life. They are responsible for securing federal funding for local infrastructure and helping residents resolve issues with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office matters because it ensures your community’s specific needs and priorities are represented in the national government.
View all candidates in this raceDonald L. Lech is a Republican candidate seeking the GOP nomination for U.S. Representative in Maryland's 8th Congressional District in the 2026 election. A chemist and retired federal employee, he is one of four Republicans competing in the June 23, 2026 primary, alongside Anita Cox, Cheryl Riley, and Michael Yadeta. The winner of the Republican primary will face incumbent Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin in the general election on November 3, 2026. Maryland's 8th Congressional District, which covers much of Montgomery County, is one of the most heavily Democratic districts in the country. No campaign website or policy platform information is currently available from public sources.