2008 U.S. congressional elections (Maryland)

In the 110th Congress, Maryland had 6 Democrats and 2 Republicans in the U.S. House and 2 Democratic Senators.

In the 2008 elections, Maryland elected 7 Democrats and 1 Republican to the U.S. House, and continues to have 2 Democratic Senators.

District 1
Incumbent (Republican): Wayne Gilchrest (lost primary)

Winner: Frank Kratovil
 * Democratic candidate: Frank Kratovil
 * Republican candidate: Andy Harris

District 2
Incumbent (Democrat): Dutch Ruppersberger

Winner: Dutch Ruppersberger
 * Republican candidate: Richard Matthews

District 3
Incumbent (Democrat): John Sarbanes

Winner: John Sarbanes
 * Libertarian candidate: Charles McPeek

District 4
Incumbent (Democrat): Donna Edwards

Winner: Donna Edwards
 * Republican candidate: Peter James
 * Green candidate: Brian Crider

District 5
Incumbent (Democrat): Steny Hoyer

Winner: Steny Hoyer
 * Republican candidate: Collins Bailey

District 6
Incumbent (Republican): Roscoe Bartlett

Winner: Roscoe Bartlett
 * Democratic candidate: Jennifer Dougherty
 * Independent candidate: Gary Hoover

District 7
Incumbent (Democrat): Elijah Cummings

Winner: Elijah Cummings
 * Republican candidate: Michael Hargadon

District 8
Incumbent (Democrat): Chris Van Hollen

Winner: Chris Van Hollen
 * Republican candidate: Steven Hudson
 * Green candidate: Gordon Clark