2000Final results
2000 election for Maryland's 8th District
U.S. House · Maryland
Constance Morella (R) won with 52.0% of the vote, defeating Terry Lierman (D) by 6.5 points.
Constance MorellaRepublican · winner
52.0%156,241
Terry LiermanDemocrat
45.5%136,840
Brian D. SaundersConstitution
2.3%7,017
Lih YoungDemocrat
0.0%77
Scott WalkerOther party
0.0%19
300,469 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2000
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
Money in this race
Each line compares the two campaigns on one scale.
Terry LiermanConstance Morella
$2.2M
Raised by the campaign
$1.2M
$2.1M
Spent by the campaign
$1.8M
$9K
Cash on hand
$166K
Other candidates' campaigns: Brian D. Saunders $8.8K.
Campaign money: FEC, through Dec 31, 2000.
Source: FEC campaign filingsUpdated Dec 31, 2000
The candidates
Constance Morella (R)Terry Lierman (D)
Also on the ballot: Brian D. Saunders (Constitution), 2.3%; Lih Young (Democrat), 0.0%; Scott Walker (Other party), 0.0%