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U.S. House · MD-06 · Democratic candidate · 2026

April McClain Delaney

Democratic candidate for Maryland's 6th Congressional District

Western Maryland congresswoman and former communications official focused on healthcare, housing, family costs, broadband and technology accountability.

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DistrictMD-06
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where April stands.

Official position

Make healthcare universal and medicines affordable

  • Supports Medicare for All, ACA premium tax credits and stronger Medicare drug-price negotiations

Official position

Build homes and expand affordable housing funding

  • Supports a national strategy to build five million homes, local permitting reform and greater Housing Trust Fund resources

Official position

Fund childcare and support family caregivers

  • Supports universal pre-K, childcare subsidies, paid leave support and tax credits for family caregiving expenses

Official position

Make data centers pay their energy costs

  • Supports fees on data-center peak electricity demand, rebated to consumers, and incentives for on-site clean energy

Official position

Protect workers and support small-business formation

  • Supports higher wages, stronger unions, vocational training and easier access to early-stage small-business funding

Official position

Reduce fees, tariffs and grocery pricing abuses

  • Supports rolling back price-raising tariffs, banning hidden fees and preventing personalized AI-driven grocery price increases

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. August 2026

    Accomplishment

    Helped secure Western Maryland water investments

    Worked with Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to fund a USDA program awarding $3.34 million in local water loans and grants.

  2. Since 2025

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Maryland’s Sixth Congressional District.

  • Experience

    Deputy assistant secretary of communications

    Served at NTIA, working on broadband access, digital equity and cybersecurity.

  • Experience

    Common Sense Media Washington director

    Led the organization’s Washington office, focusing on children’s online safety and well-being.

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