MD-08 Republican nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleEngineer
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundEngineer
EducationNew Jersey Institute of Technology — Master's in Civil Engineering (2019)
Notable personal detailsMichael Yadeta is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. He has worked in engineering and construction management, including roles as Director of Construction at Delta Engineering Group and Managing Director at Kilimanjaro Construction. He has also been listed as a senior project manager with the Virginia Department of Transportation and has a master’s degree in civil engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts to stimulate economic growth, emphasizes small business growth and reducing regulation, and prioritizes higher-paying jobs and accountability in government spending. Advocates implementing tax cuts as part of the campaign’s economy and jobs platform.
Immigration & Border
Supports streamlined legal immigration while emphasizing defense of lawful immigration and strong support for law enforcement. Position emphasizes law-and-order enforcement priorities alongside reforming legal pathways rather than expansive regularization or broad asylum protections.
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Climate & Energy
Supports responsible stewardship of the environment as reflected in a candidate survey response, and campaign materials/voter guides indicate support for energy independence including domestic oil production. No clear evidence was found of support for aggressive emissions targets, Green New Deal–style legislation, or a comprehensive clean-energy transition plan.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and gun ownership while opposing liability suits against firearms dealers and manufacturers; favors strict background checks and prohibiting sales to mentally ill individuals. Opposes redirecting police funds away from departments and supports more funding for police. The positions indicate support for gun rights combined with some targeted safety checks.
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