Jamie Raskin
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 8th Congressional District
Background
- Campaign website
- jamieraskin.com
U.S. Representative for the 8th District since January 2017 and ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee. Previously state senator for District 20, Montgomery County (2007–16), and a law professor at American University (1990–2017).
Photo: Official portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes the administration's immigration enforcement approach.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 8, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Immigration · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I do not support the current administration’s approach to enforcing federal immigration laws.”
Housing
Supports expanding federal rental assistance and affordable housing.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 8, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org
“expand federal rental assistance and affordable housing programs”
Economy & jobs
Supports raising the federal minimum wage.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 8, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org
“raise the federal minimum wage”
Health & human services
Co-sponsored the Social Security 2100 Act.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 8, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Safety net · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have proudly cosponsored the Social Security 2100 Act”
Voted for Medicare drug-price negotiation in the Inflation Reduction Act.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 8, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Safety net · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I was pleased to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act, which empowers Medicare to negotiate with Big Pharma”
Government & transparency
Supports the For the People and John Lewis voting acts.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 8, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“supported legislation such as the For the People Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Act”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Jamie Raskin on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- 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: Montgomery County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Prince George's County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Jamin B. (Jamie) Raskin, Maryland Manual On-Line biography (U.S. Representatives)
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 8, 2026 General Election
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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