MD-02 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
Notable personal detailsDavid Drain II Wallace is a Republican candidate in Maryland who has run for office multiple times, including for U.S. House in Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District in 2024. He has also been a candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 2 in the 2026 cycle. Wallace is the founder of Restore America’s Mission, a conservative advocacy organization based in Maryland.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports major tax cuts and reduced regulation, and advocates monetary policy changes (return to a gold standard). Commits to opposing income tax increases through signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge and promotes policies designed to limit federal fiscal intervention such as a one-line presidential budget veto.
Healthcare
Supports individual choice in medical care and emphasizes "medical freedom," advocating that people be allowed to choose healthcare tailored to their personal situation and to make their own decisions about masks and COVID shots. Policy language emphasizes personal autonomy rather than expansion of government-run coverage.
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Climate & Energy
The candidate opposes current climate-change policies and emphasizes affordable energy and lower costs. He frames climate regulations as harmful to the economy and pledges to fight them while promoting energy affordability and economic priorities.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports more restrictive gun control laws to protect public safety. His public questionnaire responses indicate favoring increased gun regulation rather than expansive gun-rights positions.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262022
2024
2026
LatestCycle 2022
Cycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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