Republican
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Donald Lech
Republican
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Donald Lech
MD-08 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
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Overview
Current roleU.S. Food and Drug Administration employee
PartyRepublican
LocationMaryland
BackgroundU.S. Food and Drug Administration employee
Notable personal detailsDonald L. Lech is a Republican candidate who ran in the 2026 Maryland 8th Congressional District primary. He has been publicly identified as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration employee, with roles described as chemist/compliance officer and associated with FDA field operations work. In Maryland’s 2026 Republican primary for U.S. House (MD-08), he received 1,376 votes (17.03%).
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