Edward Shlikas

Edward Shlikas is a candidate for Representative in Congress Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 1, Maryland. Running as Unaffiliated.

Representative in Congress in Congressional District 1, Maryland

Also running: Victor Allen Guidice, Dan Schwartz, George Walish, Randi White, Chris Bruneau, Andy Harris.

Edward Shlikas is running as an unaffiliated candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 1st Congressional District. He has declared his candidacy as a write-in for the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. This is not his first attempt to secure the office; he previously sought the same position in 2018, also as an unaffiliated candidate. In addition to his congressional run, Shlikas has filed to be a write-in candidate for President. A primary motivation for his candidacy is to provide voters with an alternative to the Republican and Democratic parties. His platform includes proposals to substantially raise taxes on the wealthy and to close existing tax loopholes. His campaigning is conducted primarily through social media.