MD-06 Republican nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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 (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsRobin Keith Annesley Ficker is a Maryland political activist and perennial candidate who previously served in the Maryland House of Delegates (District 15B) from 1979 to 1983. He has run for multiple offices, including U.S. Senate and U.S. House, and is a candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland's 6th Congressional District in 2026. He has worked as an attorney and real estate broker and is associated with ballot-initiative campaigns in Montgomery County.
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Positions
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.
News
Robin Ficker is in the news as a Republican candidate in Maryland’s 6th Congressional District race. Recent coverage has focused on the primary campaign, where candidates are laying out positions on immigration, healthcare, taxes, infrastructure, and other issues. The latest reports do not say whether Ficker advanced or won any primary contest.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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