MD-01 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleConsumer protection advocate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyModerate Democrat
LocationMaryland
BackgroundConsumer protection advocate
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Notable personal detailsDaniel Schwartz is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st Congressional District (MD-01). He has described his professional background as a banking and consumer policy specialist and consumer watchdog, with experience working with state and federal regulators on consumer protection and financial misconduct. He is based in Talbot County, Maryland.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Dan Schwartz supports tax policies that aim to let individuals keep more of their earnings and emphasizes reducing the tax burden on working people. His campaign language frames this as preferring lower taxes for individuals while also proposing targeted tax reforms in past office (e.g., restructuring business taxes).
Healthcare
Supports improving and protecting access to affordable healthcare and funding for public health research; emphasizes healthcare access and affordability as a campaign priority.
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Immigration & Border
Supports bipartisan immigration reform that protects asylum seekers while also securing borders and holding ICE/Border Patrol accountable; favors focusing enforcement on individuals who have committed crimes. Endorses legislation to protect asylum access alongside measures to strengthen border security and oversight of enforcement agencies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports codifying Roe v. Wade into federal law to preserve access to abortion care nationwide. Advocates protecting reproductive freedom and limiting government intrusion into personal medical decisions.
Climate & Energy
The candidate expresses support for protecting Maryland’s environment and investing in the state’s future, but provides only high-level language without specific climate or energy policies or targets.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports implementing common-sense gun safety measures, including universal background checks and closing the “boyfriend loophole” to protect victims of domestic violence. Positions emphasize regulation while also framing other priorities around public safety and community protections.
News
Dan Schwartz is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 race for Maryland's 1st Congressional District. A recent voter guide lists him among the people running in the Democratic, Republican, and unaffiliated primaries. The guide says the campaign is centered on issues like affordability, healthcare, government spending, immigration, and infrastructure.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Dan Schwartz for MD-01 Democratic nominee?
Chris Van Hollen
Public figure
Chris Van Hollen endorsed Dan Schwartz for Congress in Maryland's 1st District.
Wes Moore
Public figure
Wes Moore endorsed Dan Schwartz in the Maryland First District Democratic primary.
Jamie Raskin
Public figure
Jamie Raskin endorsed Dan Schwartz for Congress in Maryland's First Congressional District.
Gilchrest
Public endorsement
Gilchrest endorsed Dan Schwartz for Maryland's First Congressional District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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