George McDermott
Republican candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
$388.00
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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$388.00NOV 7, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleContractor
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyOther
Age81 years old (Jun 12, 1945)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundContractor
EducationAttended Morris Avenue Adult Technical Center (Automotive Restoration), New Jersey (1963)
Notable personal detailsGeorge Edward McDermott is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District and a longtime repeat candidate for the seat. He has worked as a contractor, builder/developer, and entrepreneur in Prince George’s County and has also described himself as a victims’ rights advocate and reporter focused on court/judicial accountability issues. He is based in Forest Heights, Maryland.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
George McDermott’s public material combines populist criticism of corporate tax avoidance with support for social-welfare spending such as increased SNAP funding and expanded educational tax-credit programs. He also describes his overall ideology as moderate, and his publicly available responses do not present a consistently conservative or progressive tax platform.
Healthcare
McDermott describes healthcare as a recognized human right and says the current system is a mix of government-funded and private options. He also says the system needs more control of waste and fraud, but does not clearly endorse a specific expansion or rollback model.
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Immigration & Border
He has said that proper immigration policies build a strong nation, while criticizing exploitation of immigrant labor and anti-immigrant rhetoric. He also described himself as welcoming and supportive of immigrants and distinguished between border crossers and legitimate asylum seekers.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports abortion access as a matter between a doctor and patient and describes abortion as a personal decision that should not be judged by outsiders. Opposes bans on taxpayer funding for abortion and says Roe should be reinstated, while identifying as pro-women’s rights.
Climate & Energy
In archived candidate responses, George McDermott supported government funding for renewable energy and supported federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions. In a later Maryland voter guide, he did not provide a response to a clean energy question.
Public Safety & Guns
George McDermott has said he generally supports gun-control legislation. His publicly documented position aligns with support for firearm regulation rather than broad opposition to new restrictions.
Latest News
George McDermott is in the news as a candidate in the race for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District ahead of the 2026 primaries. A recent voter guide includes him among the primary candidates and frames the contest around issues like affordability, government accountability, public safety, immigration, and infrastructure. The coverage is mainly a preview of the upcoming June 23 primary rather than a report on a new campaign event or controversy.
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