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Robin Ficker

Robin Ficker

Overview

Current roleFormer State Representative

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

Age83 years old (Apr 5, 1943)

GenderMale

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LocationMaryland

BackgroundPolitical activist

EducationCase Western Reserve University (BS)

Notable personal detailsRobin Keith Annesley Ficker is a Maryland political activist and perennial candidate who has run for multiple offices, including U.S. House (MD-06). He previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates (1979–1983) and has worked as a real estate broker and attorney (disbarred). He has been a candidate in Republican primaries for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District in the past and filed with the FEC to run again for MD-06 in the 2026 cycle.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports cutting Maryland’s sales tax (proposes a two-cent reduction) and limiting property tax increases; emphasizes tax cuts to provide households with recurring fiscal relief and to attract businesses. Advocates for government thriftiness and reduced tax burdens rather than expanding taxes or redistribution.

Healthcare

The candidate supports keeping Medicare and Medicaid available but opposes additional taxpayer-funded health programs or expansions. He favors limiting government-funded healthcare beyond existing Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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Immigration & Border

The candidate emphasizes stronger border enforcement and supports deporting criminal noncitizens while opposing non-citizen voting. Campaign materials and his campaign announcement pledge to secure the border, support ICE enforcement actions, and crack down on fentanyl trafficking tied to border crossings.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Robin Ficker identifies as pro‑life and holds a position supporting restrictions on abortion. His campaign materials do not advertise support for codifying broad abortion access, and public voter guides list him under pro‑life/right‑to‑life positions.

Climate & Energy

Robin Ficker has made some statements recognizing climate change as a threat while emphasizing energy independence, support for nuclear expansion, and resisting limits on fossil fuel development unless alternatives exist. His campaign materials and public responses emphasize increasing domestic energy production and criticize policies they say impede energy independence, without committing to aggressive emissions targets or Green New Deal–style policies.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports the Second Amendment and is a lifetime NRA member; says there is a right to have a gun and would not make changes to Maryland’s current gun laws. Emphasizes support for police and holding criminals accountable as part of tackling crime.

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$310.3K
$232.7K
$155.1K
$77.6K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$310.3K
$217.24
$310.1K
$20.7K

Source: FEC

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