Maryland's 2nd Congressional District

Maryland's 2nd Congressional District is represented by Johnny Olszewski (Democrat), who has held the seat since 2025. Olszewski has an overall VoteSee report card grade of D, voted in 100% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Democratic majority 99% of the time. The district includes Towson, Essex, and Owings Mills. It takes in all or part of 3 counties, and 76% of residents live in Baltimore County. About 771,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $99,849.

Current Representative

Johnny Olszewski (Democrat) has represented Maryland's 2nd Congressional District since 2025.

• VoteSee report card grade: D
• Attendance in the 119th Congress: 100% of roll-call votes on bills
• Votes with the Democrat majority: 99%

See Johnny Olszewski's full voting record and issue positions →

2026 Election

U.S. House: Maryland 2nd District

Winner: Johnny Olszewski.

Incumbent Johnny Olszewski is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.

• Johnny Olszewski (Democratic), incumbent: raised $1.3M, $682K cash on hand; VoteSee report card D; 100% attendance; votes with the Democratic majority 99% of the time
• Dave Wallace (Republican): raised $29K, $5K cash on hand

Polls: No public polls

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District Demographics

• Population: 771,118
• Median household income: $99,849
• Median age: 40
• Median home value: $381,600
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.2%

Source: American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, 119th Congress boundaries.

How Olszewski Voted Recently

• No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1013) to amend the Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans, and for other purposes. (Nov 10, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on American Enrichment Deployment Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act (Nov 9, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Retire through Ownership Act (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (Sep 16, 2026) — Passed

Breaks with the Democrat majority

• No on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (Jul 15, 2026) — Failed
• Yea on Cashless Bail Reporting Act (May 14, 2026) — Passed
• Yea on GENIUS Act (Jul 17, 2025) — Passed

Who Held This Seat Before

Members of Congress who previously represented Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.

• C. Ruppersberger — Democrat (2003–2025)
• Robert Ehrlich — Republican (1995–2003)
• Helen Bentley — Republican (1985–1995)
• Clarence Long — Democrat (1963–1985)
• Daniel Brewster — Democrat (1959–1963)
• James Devereux — Republican (1951–1959)
• William Bolton — Democrat (1949–1951)
• Hugh Meade — Democrat (1947–1949)
• Harry Baldwin — Democrat (1943–1947)
• William Cole — Democrat (1931–1943)
• Linwood Clark — Republican (1929–1931)
• William Cole — Democrat (1927–1929)

Where the District Is

Maryland's 2nd Congressional District covers 811 square miles of land. Boundaries are for the current (119th) Congress.

Counties

• Baltimore County (part): 76% of residents
• Carroll County (part): 20% of residents
• Baltimore city (part): 4% of residents

Largest communities

• Towson
• Essex
• Owings Mills
• Pikesville
• Randallstown
• Parkville
• Baltimore (part)
• Middle River (part)

Neighboring Districts

• Maryland's 1st Congressional District — Andy Harris (Republican)
• Maryland's 3rd Congressional District — Sarah Elfreth (Democrat)
• Maryland's 6th Congressional District — April McClain Delaney (Democrat)
• Maryland's 7th Congressional District — Kweisi Mfume (Democrat)
• Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District — Lloyd Smucker (Republican)
• Pennsylvania's 13th Congressional District — John Joyce (Republican)

Maryland's U.S. Senators

• Chris Van Hollen — Democrat, senior senator
• Angela Alsobrooks — Democrat, junior senator

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