Andy Harris
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
Background
- Campaign website
- andyharris.com
U.S. Representative for the 1st District since January 2011 and chair of an Appropriations subcommittee (agriculture and FDA). Anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins; state senator for Baltimore and Harford county districts, 1999–2011.
Photo: Official portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports expanding H-2A and H-2B temporary worker visas.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 1, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Immigration · onyourballot.vote411.org
“both the agricultural H2A and tourism/seafood processing H2B programs should be expanded, but strictly enforced”
Health & human services
Supports health price transparency and expanded health savings accounts.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 1, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Price transparency and expansion of Health Care Savings Accounts would allow you to shop for health care”
Opposes SNAP and Medicaid benefits for able-bodied non-workers.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 1, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Safety net · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Able-bodied people who choose not to work, and who aren't caretakers for young/elderly/disabled, should not receive benefits.”
Government & transparency
Supports requiring voter photo ID.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 1, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Voter photo ID should be required, or a provisional ballot should be used.”
Supports limiting absentee voting to voters with a reason.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 1, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Absentee balloting should only be with a good reason, such as illness or absence from the district.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Andy Harris on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
All sources (15)
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election (every county's ballot styles)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election State Candidates List
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Baltimore County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Caroline County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Cecil County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Dorchester County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Harford County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Kent County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Queen Anne's County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Somerset County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Talbot County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Wicomico County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Worcester County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Andrew P. Harris, Maryland Manual On-Line biography (U.S. Representatives)
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 1, 2026 General Election
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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