Show Us The Money
J. D. Kumar is running as a challenger in Maryland's 8th U.S. House District Democratic primary during the 2026 cycle. However, the claim ledger does not contain Kumar's total receipts, individual contribution amounts, or committee contributions, making it impossible to report his fundraising totals in this cycle. \[GAP]
Candidate Rankings
Three candidates lead Maryland House campaign finance fundraising efforts. David Trone raised the most with $26,196,555.56 for Maryland's 6th District, followed by April McClain Delaney with $8,545,341.60 in the same district. Jamie Raskin, the incumbent in Maryland's 8th District, raised $6,615,198.31.
The fundraising gap between top contenders is substantial. Trone holds $7,231,033.64 in ending cash on hand as of June 3, 2026, while Raskin has $7,265,603.58 in the bank, nearly identical reserves despite their different total receipts.
Incumbents vs. Challengers
Maryland Democratic and Republican fundraising patterns show a stark divide between the two parties. Democratic candidates across the state raised $58,893,463.97 in total, spread among 37 candidates in the 2026 midterm fundraising reports. Republican candidates raised just $2,681,402.01 across 10 candidates, a gap of more than 21-to-1 in total party receipts.
The Democratic advantage in congressional campaign receipts in Maryland reflects both the state's strong Democratic lean and the concentration of resources among high-profile incumbents and well-funded challengers.
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Source: Federal Election Commission (FEC), data current as of June 3, 2026.
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