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U.S. House · MD-02 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Johnny Olszewski

Democratic candidate for Maryland's 2nd Congressional District

Former Baltimore County executive and public-school teacher focused on affordable healthcare, housing, public education and government accountability.

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DistrictMD-02
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Johnny stands.

Campaign position

Protect coverage and lower prescription costs

  • Supports ACA premium tax credits, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, stronger drug-price negotiations and out-of-pocket caps

Campaign position

Convert unused buildings into affordable homes

  • Supports converting vacant buildings, first-time buyer tax incentives, small-dollar mortgages and lower construction-material tariffs

Campaign position

Protect voting and prevent financial conflicts

  • Supports expanded voting rights, independent courts and banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks

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Protect federal support for public schools

  • Opposes dismantling the Education Department
  • Supports federal resources for special education and schools serving low-income students

Campaign position

Invest in renewable energy and Bay protection

  • Supports solar, wind and other clean-energy investments while protecting clean air, water and Chesapeake Bay programs

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Expand veterans healthcare and housing services

  • Supports stronger VA funding, mental-health services, housing assistance and care for veterans exposed to toxic substances

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2025

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Maryland’s Second Congressional District.

  • Accomplishment

    Expanded free community college access

    Launched near-universal free community college for Baltimore County residents.

  • Accomplishment

    Established public campaign financing

    Instituted Baltimore County’s first public campaign finance system.

  • Accomplishment

    Established independent county oversight

    Created Baltimore County’s Office of the Inspector General.

  • Experience

    Baltimore County executive

    Served two elected terms leading county government.

  • Experience

    Maryland House delegate

    Served in the Maryland House of Delegates for more than nine years.

  • Experience

    Public-school classroom teacher

    Began his career teaching in Maryland public schools.

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