Representative in Congress in Congressional District 2, Maryland

2026 Primary Election

• John "Johnny O" Olszewski, Jr. — Representative in Congress in Congressional District 2, Maryland

  John Olszewski, Jr. is a Democratic congressman representing Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. A lifelong Marylander, he was born in Baltimore and is a graduate of Baltimore County public schools. Olszewski became the first in his family to earn a college degree, ultimately obtaining a Ph.D. in public policy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. His career in public service began as a public school teacher before he served for nine years in the Maryland House of Delegates. He was subsequently elected twice as the Baltimore County Executive. In 2024, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and was sworn into office on January 3, 2025.

• Clint Spellman, Jr. — Representative in Congress in Congressional District 2, Maryland

  Clint Spellman Jr. is a Democratic candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. A native of Baltimore, Spellman is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in 1978. He is a graduate of Northwestern High School and has attended the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. Professionally, he has a background in the insurance industry. Citing his personal experience with poverty, Spellman's platform centers on economic issues. He advocates for an increased federal minimum wage and reform of wage garnishment laws. He also proposes a job training program called "Poverty to Profession." Spellman is running in the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026.

• Nnabu Eze — Representative in Congress in Congressional District 2, Maryland

  Nnabu Eze is a Republican candidate running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. Born in Nigeria amidst the country's civil war, he immigrated to the United States with his family in 1977. A Maryland resident for over two decades, Eze graduated from the Rutgers University School of Business in 1996. He holds several professional certifications, including Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). In his professional life, Eze is a small business owner. His previous political experience includes a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maryland. He is a husband and a father to three children.

• Dave Wallace — Representative in Congress in Congressional District 2, Maryland

  Dave Wallace is running as a Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives, seeking to represent Maryland's 2nd Congressional District. A graduate of South Carroll High School, he continued his education at Salisbury University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. His professional journey began in the scientific field, with experience in immunological cancer research at the National Institute of Health. In 1981, Wallace transitioned from science to business, founding Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers. He is also the founder of the organization Restore America's Mission. His campaign platform is centered on key economic issues, with a primary emphasis on re-industrialization.