2008Final resultsSpecial election
2008 special election for Maryland's 4th District
U.S. House · Maryland
Donna F. Edwards (D) won with 81.0% of the vote, defeating Peter James (R) by 63.2 points.
Donna F. EdwardsDemocrat · winner
81.0%16,481
Peter JamesRepublican
17.9%3,638
Thibeaux LincecumLibertarian
1.1%216
20,335 votes
Source: Federal Election CommissionUpdated Oct 3, 2026, 3:20 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2008
Races before and after
Source: Past results: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)