MD-02 Republican nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusiness owner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationMaryland
BackgroundBusiness owner
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EducationSalisbury University (Bachelor's)
Notable personal detailsDavid Drain Wallace II is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District. He has run for the seat in multiple cycles and filed for the 2026 election as a challenger. Wallace is the founder of Chesapeake Kitchen Wholesalers and Restore America’s Mission, and has worked as a cancer researcher at the National Institutes of Health.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Dave Wallace has committed to opposing tax increases and endorses taxpayer-protection policies that reject income tax hikes and larger government spending. He is a Republican candidate for Maryland's 2nd Congressional District and has signed conservative tax pledges.
Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security measures including construction of border infrastructure and opposes refugee resettlement without enhanced vetting; frames immigration as a national-security and law-and-order issue.
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Climate & Energy
Supports expanding fossil fuel development, energy security, and infrastructure while promoting ‘‘energy abundance’’ and market-driven approaches rather than aggressive emissions restrictions. Emphasizes pipelines, international energy corridors, and use of oil, natural gas, and coal as part of an energy strategy. Positions focus on energy independence and industrial revitalization rather than Green New Deal–style decarbonization targets.
Fundraising
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2024
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LatestCycle 2022
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Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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