John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr.
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
Background
- Campaign website
- gojohnnyo.com
U.S. Representative for the 2nd District since January 2025. Previously Baltimore County Executive (2018–25) and a delegate for District 6, Baltimore County (2006–15).
Photo: Official portrait — Maryland Manual On-Line (Maryland State Archives)
Documented positions
Public safety
Opposes current ICE enforcement practices.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 2, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Immigration · onyourballot.vote411.org
“Under the current Administration, ICE has repeatedly undermined public trust”
Health & human services
Supports extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 2, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Affordability · onyourballot.vote411.org
“against the tariffs, and for the ACA tax credits”
Introduced amendments to block SNAP work requirements.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 2, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Safety net · onyourballot.vote411.org
“introduced amendments to block unnecessary work requirements”
Government & transparency
Co-sponsors the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 2, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am a proud cosponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act”
Opposes the SAVE Act voter registration requirements.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 2, 2026 General ElectionCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · VOTE411 answer: Elections · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I also oppose legislation that creates new barriers to voting like the SAVE Act”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr. on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (7)
- 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 City (every ballot style)
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: Carroll County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- John A. Olszewski, Jr., Maryland Manual On-Line biography (U.S. Representatives)
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Representative in Congress, District 2, 2026 General Election
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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