MD-01 Republican nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age69 years old (Jan 25, 1957)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationRegis High School (1974)
Notable personal detailsAndy Harris is a Republican U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st Congressional District, first elected to Congress in 2010 and sworn in on January 3, 2011. He is a physician (anesthesiology) and previously served in the Maryland State Senate (1999–2011). Harris served in the United States Navy Reserve from 1988 to 2005 and earned degrees from Johns Hopkins University, including an M.D. and an M.H.S.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports reforming and simplifying the U.S. tax code with lower corporate tax rates to keep jobs in the U.S., and emphasizes reducing government spending and regulation rather than raising taxes. Prior statements and official issue materials prioritize tax cuts and fiscal restraint to grow the private sector and support small businesses.
Healthcare
Opposes Medicare for All and has supported repealing or replacing the Affordable Care Act; favors conservative, market-oriented changes to federal healthcare policy. Has publicly criticized Medicare-for-All proposals and voted in favor of Republican repeal/replace legislation.
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border enforcement and tougher immigration measures while opposing pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants. Advocates actions against sanctuary jurisdictions and voted in favor of legislation described as strengthening border security.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Andy Harris identifies as pro‑life and has supported federal measures to significantly restrict abortion, including backing federal ‘heartbeat’/six‑week bans and cosponsoring legislation that would grant legal protection to embryos or recognize life at conception. He has voted against bills to codify Roe v. Wade and supported legal actions limiting access to medication abortion.
Climate & Energy
Andy Harris emphasizes technological and local solutions (e.g., Chesapeake Bay cleanup and support for technologies like hydrogen and nuclear) while opposing many federal clean‑energy regulations and some large-scale offshore wind funding. His record includes votes and public statements that block or cut funding for federal climate and clean‑energy programs.
Public Safety & Guns
Opposes most new gun restrictions and supports expanded firearm carry rights and measures that increase armed self-defense (including arming teachers). He has voted against bans on assault weapons and supported concealed-carry reciprocity between states. He has publicly compared gun control proposals to historical disarmament and argues for harsh sentences for crimes committed with firearms.
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