GreenNo state or federal office heldLost the 2026 general

Sam Husseini

Lost the 2026 race for Maryland's 4th District.

Born 1966Journalist

Last margin
−84.8
Lost 2026

Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET

Background

As listed by the official candidate list, Wikidata and campaign filings. 99chambers does not summarize platforms or endorsements.

Born
1966
Education
Hunter College; Carnegie Mellon University
Occupation
journalist
On the ballot as
communications director of the Institute for Public Accuracy

Source: Wikidata (CC0) and the official candidate listUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET

Every race Husseini has run

Margin: how far Husseini finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.

YearOfficeStageResultOpponentsShareMargin
2026Maryland's 4th DistrictGeneralLostGlenn Ivey (D), George McDermott (R)4.4%−84.8

Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET

Who Husseini has run against

Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)

The seat

Wikidata Q7407676

Source: 99chambers: presidential results on current lines (MEDSL precinct returns); Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Oct 27, 2026, 11:01 PM ET