U.S. House · MD-08
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D)
Represents Maryland’s 8th District, in office since Jan. 3, 2025. Official site (opens in a new tab)
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$7.89spent by the campaign for every vote cast in the 2024 general election
- This race$7.89
- Opponent$0.03
- MD average$5.64
- House average$8.13
Ranks 133 of 422 House members (1 = most spent per vote).
The 2024 race
| Candidate | Votes | Campaign spent | Per vote cast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Raskin (D), won | 292,101 (76.8%) | $2,999,507 (opens in a new tab) | $7.89 |
| Cheryl Riley (R) | 77,821 (20.5%) | $13,283 (opens in a new tab) | $0.03 |
Total votes cast: 380,320. “Per vote cast” is the campaign’s total spending for that election divided by all votes cast in the race.
Tracked issue money in 2026
| Issue | Groups | Given | Bundled | Spent for | Spent against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HousingReal estate and home building | Realtors PAC (RPAC) | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HousingLabor and tenant-side | SEIU COPE | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Health care costsNurses, workers and patients | SEIU COPE | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AI & data centersAI and tech company PACs | Microsoft PAC, Google NetPAC, Amazon PAC | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GunsGun safety | Everytown PAC | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Energy & climateEnvironmental groups | LCV Action Fund, Sierra Club Independent Action | $1,100 | $0 | $10 | $0 |
| IsraelGroups seeking policy changes | J Street PAC | $1,100 | $41,808 | $0 | $0 |
| EducationTeachers unions | NEA Advocacy Fund, NEA Fund, AFT COPE | $15,000 | $0 | $3,971 | $0 |
| DefenseDefense contractors | Lockheed Martin PAC | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Results: MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Spending: FEC candidate totals for the 2024 election (as of Oct. 31, 2026). How this is calculated.