MD-02 Republican nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationMaryland
BackgroundBusinessman
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Notable personal detailsDavid Drain Wallace II is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District. He has described himself as a businessman and scientist and a lifelong Marylander. He has run for the U.S. House previously and filed for the 2026 cycle with an authorized committee, Wallace for America – Friends of Wallace ’26.
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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.
News
Dave Wallace is in the news as a candidate in the 2026 race for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District. A recent voter guide previews the contest and the issues raised by candidates in the Democratic and Republican primaries. The summary does not report any election result or projected outcome, so the main update is simply that the race is moving toward the general election.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Dave Wallace for MD-02 Republican nominee?
Chris West
Public figure
Chris West endorsed Dave Wallace for Congress in Maryland's 2nd District Republican primary election.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262022
2024
2026
LatestCycle 2022
Cycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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