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Maryland · Maryland's 8th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Cheryl Riley

Republican

Public relations consultant and nominee for this district in 2024

2026 race · Maryland's 8th District

<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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<1% chance of winning · race rated Solid D

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● Jamie RaskinINC● Cheryl Riley
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Background

Experience
No elected office
Past races on file
1 (0 won)

Links: FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Maryland, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

  1. 2024

    U.S. House · MD-8 Nov 5, 2024

    R · 20.5% · 77,821 votes

    Lost

Fundraising

Raised
$16.6K
Spent
$15.4K
Cash on hand
$1.8K

Money: FEC, through Jun 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026