MD-08 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleIntellectual property law professional
PartyDemocratic
Age45 years old (Jul 26, 1981)
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundIntellectual property law professional
Notable personal detailsStephen Alan Leon is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has worked in intellectual property law and has described himself as a small business owner and inventor with patents. Leon is based in Silver Spring in Montgomery County and has stated policy interests including anti-corruption reforms and technology policy.
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Positions
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports pro‑life policies and opposes legal abortion. Serves in leadership of a Maryland anti‑abortion advocacy organization and promotes policy material on prenatal/choice topics on his campaign site.
Climate & Energy
Supports active climate mitigation and a specific proposal (ICASST) to address climate change while emphasizing non-reliance on government funding and offering to waive intellectual-property rights to advance the project. Positions indicate support for climate action and engineered clean-energy solutions rather than opposition to emissions regulation or fossil-fuel expansion.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Stephen Leon for MD-08 Democratic nominee?
The Hathaway PAC
Political organization
The Hathaway PAC endorsed Stephen Leon for the U.S. House race in Maryland's 8th District.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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