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The 1986 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 4, 1986, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 100th Congress from January 3, 1987 until January 3, 1989.
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 75% | 62.90% | 668,669 | -0.96% | |
| Republican | 2 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 25% | 37.10% | 394,393 | +1.26% | |
| Other parties | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | <0.01% | 3 | -0.17% | ||
| Totals | 8 | 0 | 0 | — | 100% | 100% | 1,063,065 | ||
The 1788–89 United States House of Representatives elections were the first U.S. House of Representatives elections following the adoption of the Constitution of the United States. Each state set its own date for its congressional elections, ranging from November 24, 1788 to March 5, 1789, before or after the first session of the 1st United States Congress convened on March 4, 1789. They coincided with the election of George Washington as the first president of the United States.
Maryland's 4th congressional district wraps around the eastern edge of Washington, D.C., taking in most of Prince George's County and a small portion of Montgomery County. It is home to several racially diverse middle-class suburbs, including College Park, Fort Washington, Greenbelt, and Laurel. With a median household income of $80,808, it is the wealthiest black-majority district in the United States.
The 1996 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 5, 1996, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 105th Congress from January 3, 1997 until January 3, 1999.
The 1992 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 3, 1992, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 103rd Congress from January 3, 1993 until January 3, 1995.
The 1990 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 6, 1990, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 102nd Congress from January 3, 1991 until January 3, 1993.
The following is a list of federal, state, and local elections in the U.S. state of Maryland and can refer to one of the following elections:
The 2000 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 7, 2000, to determine the persons representing the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland held eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States Census. Representatives were elected for two-year terms; those elected in 2000 served in the 107th Congress from January 3, 2001 until January 3, 2003.
The 1998 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 3, 1998, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 106th Congress from January 3, 1999 until January 3, 2001.
The 1994 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 8, 1994, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1990 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 104th Congress from January 3, 1995 until January 3, 1997.
The 1988 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 8, 1988, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 101st Congress from January 3, 1989, until January 3, 1991.
The 1984 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 6, 1984, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 99th Congress from January 3, 1985 until January 3, 1987.
The 1982 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 2, 1982, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1980 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 98th Congress from January 3, 1983 until January 3, 1985.
The 1980 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 4, 1980, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 97th Congress from January 3, 1981 until January 3, 1983.
The 1978 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 7, 1978, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 96th Congress from January 3, 1979 until January 3, 1981.
The 1976 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 2, 1976, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 95th Congress from January 3, 1977 until January 3, 1979.
The 1974 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 4, 1974, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 94th Congress from January 3, 1975 until January 3, 1977.
The 1972 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 7, 1972, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 93rd Congress from January 3, 1973 until January 3, 1975.
The 1970 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 3, 1970, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1960 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 92nd Congress from January 3, 1971 until January 3, 1973.
The 1968 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 5, 1968, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1960 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 91st Congress from January 3, 1969 until January 3, 1971.
The 1966 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 8, 1966, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1960 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 90th Congress from January 3, 1967 until January 3, 1969.
