# Andy Harris Eyes Likely Re-election in Maryland’s 1st District

> GOP Rep. Andy Harris likely wins Maryland’s 1st District election with wide margin.
- Title: Andy Harris Eyes Likely Re-election in Maryland’s 1st District
- Summary: GOP Rep. Andy Harris likely wins Maryland’s 1st District election with wide margin. U.S. Rep. Andy Harris secures likely re-election in Maryland’s 1st…
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/andy-harris-dan-schwartz-maryland-1st-congressional-district-7PAQVFHHFVDX3MG66IDCGGBS44
- Author: Brenda Wintrode
- Published: 2026-11-04T04:11:34.202+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: andy harris, maryland 1st district, congressional election, democrat dan schwartz, republican, house of representatives, maryland republican, election results, congressional race, maryland politics, news, local
## Election Results
Election results showed Harris leading by wide margin, ending Dan Schwartz’s campaign bid.

> This is not a concession speech
## Harris’s Political Position
Harris remains one of Washington’s most powerful Republicans with direct line to President Trump.
## Harris’s Campaign History
Harris first elected in 2010, winning every election by double-digit margins since.
## Harris’s Debate Outburst
Harris criticized audience members after blaming diesel prices on Democratic environmental regulations.

> rude
## Harris’s Media Incident
Harris falsely claimed a student journalist violated Maryland’s wiretap law during debate.

> I wasn’t happy about it
## Schwartz’s Campaign
Schwartz quit job in April 2025 to launch full-time campaign against Harris.

> It’s not the speech I wanted to give
## Schwartz’s Election Night Party
Schwartz held election night party with dozens of supporters at Stevensville brew pub.
## Harris’s Policy Focus
Harris supports Eastern Shore seafood and farming industries and federal spending projects.
## Voter Support for Harris
Diehard GOP voters stuck with party, voted for Harris to keep district red.

> He votes Republican, and he votes with President Trump
## Harris’s Re-election Impact
Harris likely secures ninth term as Maryland’s sole Republican in House of Representatives.
## Key takeaway

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris secures likely re-election in Maryland’s 1st District after strong showing despite national Democratic gains.