The Winner

If you live in Maryland's 1st U.S. House District, you will continue to be represented in Congress by Andy Harris (R-MD), who won reelection against Democrat Dan Schwartz, according to the Associated Press. The Associated Press called the race for Harris at 11:42 p.m. on Nov. 3. Harris received approximately 55.8% of the vote to Schwartz's 44.2%, according to preliminary returns, with vote counts still subject to change before certification. ​

Harris's victory keeps Maryland's only Republican-held U.S. House seat in GOP hands, even as Democrats won control of the House nationally. The result also gives Harris another term representing the Eastern Shore and surrounding communities, where Republicans have maintained a strong electoral advantage despite Schwartz's challenge.

The Race

Democrat Dan Schwartz?utm_source=chatgpt.com) reached the general election ballot by winning the June 23 Democratic primary with 46.3% of the vote, defeating second-place finisher Randi White by 4,098 votes, according to official Maryland election results. Cook Political Report rated the seat Solid Republican heading into Election Day, and Inside Elections also rated it Solid Republican.

The district covers Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester counties, along with portions of Baltimore County, under Maryland's current congressional boundaries. The original U.S. Census Bureau map depicts an earlier congressional district configuration.

According to Geographic Data for the District, the district has a reported total population of about 781,600 and a median household income of about $94,600. The median age is about 41.7; approximately 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher; the population is about 72.8% white, 15% Black, and 6% Hispanic; the unemployment rate is about 4.7%; and approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

What's Next

Harris is set to begin his next term on Jan. 3, 2027, when the 120th Congress convenes. Harris has identified reforming the U.S. tax code, including lowering the corporate tax rate, as a priority for economic growth and job retention, according to his official House website.

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