U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 6th District
April McClain Delaney
Position · −0.29
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Immigration 20%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 17%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food
- Science, Technology, Communications
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 62
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DDavid Trone$26.2M
- RRobin Ficker$404K
- DGeorge Gluck$102K
- RChristopher Michael Burnett$102K
- DAlexis Goldstein$52K
Bottom line
Where McClain Delaney has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Agriculture · 22nd in seniority on the minority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 15th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 8981 SCALE Biology Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 3159 Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in McClain Delaney’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where McClain Delaney breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where McClain Delaney voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Immigration 20% · 3 of 15 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 17% · 4 of 23 party 4%
- Finance and Financial Sector 17% · 2 of 12 party 8%
Every issue Pro See all 11 issues where McClain Delaney has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where McClain Delaney broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What McClain Delaney is saying
All 13 statements and posts-
Led Maryland delegation demanding independent investigation into ICE operation tactics in Frederick.
“None of what happened there earlier this month made anyone safer. This Administration claims it is targeting the worst of the worst, but its own numbers show that seven out of ten people arrested in this region had no criminal record. I brought Team Maryland together because our constituents deserve to know who…”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Announced $33.9 million in federal funding for infrastructure upgrades at three Maryland airports.
“Maryland’s airports and aviation industry are crucial for trade and business. Thanks to the hard work of Team Maryland, our congressional offices secured more than $30 million to make our airports safer, more accessible, and more efficient. These investments will provide Hagerstown Regional Airport with the funds…”
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Maryland delegation opposed Trump administration's rollback of Chesapeake Bay restoration coordination.
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Executive Order RevocationEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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Announced $48 million in federal funding for ADA accessibility upgrades at MARC stations.
“Public transportation should work for everyone. Thanks to the hard work of Team Maryland, our congressional offices secured more than $48 million to make MARC stations safer, more affordable, and more accessible. These investments will bring Metropolitan Grove and Martin State Airport stations into full ADA compliance…”
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McClain Delaney Calls for Answers Following Federal Enforcement Activity in Frederick
What we have seen in Frederick over the past several days is deeply concerning.
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McClain Delaney Statement on Reports of Ongoing ICE Presence Across Frederick Communities
According to community members, residents have consistently observed between two and eight vehicles in the area since this activity began.
“I’ve reached out to local officials for a full accounting of what’s happening on the ground, and I’ll have more to say once I know the facts. In the meantime, my office is available to any constituent who needs help or has questions about their rights.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill McClain Delaney voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 173 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far McClain Delaney’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 30
- Action in committee 15
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
30 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 30 sponsored billsSponsored 30 (House median 25) · cosponsored 455 (median 289), 111 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Science, Technology, Communications, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10684 To amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to support the research and development of bioenergy and renewable chemicals at the Department of Energy, and for other purposes.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8981 SCALE Biology ActFunds synthetic cell and organism biology research and development. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 15, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 9286 Broadband Deployment and Economic Impact Study Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8825 Democracy Without Intimidation ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8453 Rural Child Care Facility Expansion ActFamilies · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2947 Deafblind DATA ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8147 Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Apr 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8146 Rural Utilities Service Modernization ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Apr 2, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 152 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 45% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 30 | 53% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 60% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 96% |
| Commerce | 23 | 83% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 23 | 70% |
| Immigration | 17 | 53% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often McClain Delaney voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DMike LevinCA-4998%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members McClain Delaney most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle McClain Delaney’s campaign raised $12.3M: $869K (7%) from individuals and $377K (3%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $308K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
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Who funds McClain Delaney
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 143.
- Hoyer Member’s leadership PAC
- American Association for Justice Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave McClain Delaney this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MD-6Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- Maryland
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 62
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2721
1130 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Frederick
- Website
- mcclaindelaney.house.gov
- RepAprilDelaney
- repaprildelaney
Elsewhere
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