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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 6 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
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View all candidates in this raceEthan Wechtaluk is a candidate for the U.S. House representing Maryland's 6th District who emphasizes grassroots support and anti-establishment values. Raised in Blacksburg, Virginia, where his mother taught at Virginia Tech and father worked for social services, he witnessed the 2007 campus shooting before moving to Montgomery County to work as a federal consultant for fifteen years across agencies like Medicare, the FDA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He currently resides in Clarksburg with his wife Courtney and three daughters. Wechtaluk campaigns against corporate PAC influence, advocating instead for accountability and policies addressing real problems facing Marylanders rather than slogans. His platform includes support for Medicare for All, pro-choice reproductive rights, gun reform like universal background checks, and replacing ICE with a civilian-led agency focused on protection and processing. He positions himself as an independent Democrat loyal to the people of his district rather than leadership or donors.
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No Billionaires. No PACs. Just Us.
While too many Democrats play it safe, our communities are in crisis. We don't need future promises, we need policies that address the real problems facing Marylanders right now.
Progress isn't handed to us. It's fought for by the sweat of everyday people, pushing forward and refusing to back down.
I'm not an establishment Democrat, and I'm not running to become one. My loyalty is to the people of this district; not to leadership, donors, or institutions that refuse to change.
Source: ethanformd.com
Immigration
Wechtaluk proposes abolishing ICE by replacing it with a civilian-led agency focused on protection and processing rather than punishment, while ending programs like 287(g) to restore community trust.
“Abolishing it doesn't mean open borders. It means replacing it with a civilian-led agency focused on protection, processing, and accountability.”
Healthcare
He supports Medicare for All to ensure affordable, comprehensive care without people falling through the cracks.
“Yes. I care about delivering affordable, comprehensive care to everyone without people falling through the cracks.”
Reproductive Rights
He identifies as pro-choice and supports full access to abortion, contraception, and reproductive healthcare while opposing attempts to roll back rights.
“I'm pro-choice, period. I support full access to abortion, contraception, and reproductive healthcare, and I'll oppose any attempt to roll those rights back or criminalize care.”
Gun Safety
He supports practical gun reforms including universal background checks and closing loopholes to save lives while respecting responsible ownership.
“I support practical gun reforms like universal background checks and closing loopholes. These measures save lives while respecting responsible gun ownership.”
Government Ethics
He advocates for barring members of Congress from trading individual stocks to prevent conflicts of interest.
“Members of Congress and their immediate family members should be barred from trading individual stocks and required to place assets in blind trusts.”
Climate Change
He confirms climate change is real, human-caused, and already harming Maryland, demanding urgent response.
“Yes. Climate change is real, human-caused, and already harming Maryland.”
TANTV News added Wechtaluk to its Civic & Political Voices Network in March 2026. The outlet describes him as a former federal consultant who worked to modernize operations across Medicare, the FDA, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. They note his experience shaped a practical, people-first approach to public service. He will contribute commentary on immigration, affordability, and government accountability through this network.
“Abolishing it doesn't mean open borders. It means replacing it with a civilian-led agency focused on protection, processing, and accountability.”
Source“Yes. I care about delivering affordable, comprehensive care to everyone without people falling through the cracks.”
Source“No Billionaires. No PACs. Just Us.”
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