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Candidates › MD-06 race › 2025–2026
D Democratic nominee for U.S. House, MD-06
Representative since 2025
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14 priorities from aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
April believes climate change poses an existential threat to our planet’s future. The climate crisis is a threat to national security, our economic prosperity, the world’s species and our environmental stability. The Inflation Reduction Act was transformative – it needs to be protected – but more needs to be done. Congress should increase basic research in climate science, price carbon, create new incentives to drive technological/scaling investments in industries that need to be decarbonized and address regulatory gaps. In Congress, April will both work for a low carbon future and be an unwavering champion for protecting our natural world, including by protecting the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts.
Investment in fighting climate is a growth opportunity that Western Maryland should benefit from. April will champion expansion of renewable energy generation, investment in technologies driving decarbonization, building sustainable infrastructure, mobility and manufacturing systems and ensuring that our investments address marginalized communities that have been disproportionately impacted by climate change. It is estimated that over $100 Trillion will be invested in the next 30-50 years decarbonizing the world. April will make sure Maryland 6th District – with its unique combination of urban/suburban/rural and tech/manufacturing/science/agriculture gets more than its fair share of that investment.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/addressing-the-climate-crisis-and-environmental-stewardship
April is committed to championing policies that uplift workers and support families in meeting their needs by promoting broad based economic growth that generates more opportunity and prosperity for everyone. In April’s view, we are judged not by how well the wealthy and the most fortunate do, but how well working families and the middle class does. She is a strong supporter of the labor movement in the United States and is a pro-worker, pro-labor democrat.
April believes that we must be fiscally prudent for long-term stability while also making critical investments for our future and providing a safety net for those in-need through investments in education, healthcare, retirement and jobs. She believes that it is long past time to raise the minimum wage.
As a former entrepreneur, April supports domestic investment to drive small business growth and entrepreneurship as a cornerstone of our economic strength. Legislation like the CHIPS Act and the Bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill will drive the creation of high-value jobs in Maryland. We must leverage technology to drive economic growth across the 6th District. In the Biden Commerce Department, April led the rollout of rural broadband grants, so she understands the importance of strategic investments to capitalize on our research and education assets. As she travels across the District, she hears complaints about transportation and infrastructure, and she will work to expand public transit and widen I-270. As a daughter of a farmer, she will support our family farms and ensure that the extraordinary natural beauty of the 6th is illuminated and protected,
One of the big challenges for the next generation is ensuring that economic opportunity is available to all Americans no matter your zip code. April will champion economic growth across every community in Maryland 6th District and build on the worker and community focused industrial policy of President Biden. April will not support tax giveaways for the wealthy and connected and will support middle class tax relief.
Overall, her economic agenda aims to strike a balance between fiscal discipline, social progress, global competitiveness, protecting safety net programs and investments in the next generation to create a stronger, more inclusive economy for all Americans.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/building-an-economy-that-works-for-everyone
April stands with our LGBTQIA+ communities, particularly as their rights are coming under attack. LGBTQIA+ people deserve all of the same rights as others to marry who they love, get the health care they need, be safe in their communities, be protected from discrimination and have a home.
Transgender and non-binary Americans are under increasing attack for simply being who they are. April will be an advocate against initiatives to end marriage equality or ban gender-affirming care. On day one in Congress, April will sign onto the Equality Act and be a strong champion for its passage.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/defending-lgbtqia-rights
33,000 Americans die of gun violence every year – it is a national crisis and epidemic that is destroying communities every day. No one should be afraid to send their child to school or go to work. We must do more than “thoughts and prayers” – we must take action to pass common sense gun safety legislation, while protecting the rights of gun owners.
April supports universal background checks and limitations on assault weapons. She also believes we must address the connection between our mental health crisis and gun violence. It’s been over a decade since Sandy Hook and yet this country has failed to pass even common-sense gun violence prevention legislation. How much longer can we continue to lose lives to guns?
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/doing-more-to-stop-gun-violence
April believes in the post WWII model of global economic engagement, diplomatic outreach, US leadership of important alliances like NATO, foreign aid and, of course, a strong military. She fundamentally believes this model has made the US more safe and secure, more prosperous, and has helped make the world safer and more prosperous. An evolving world with new challenges and new threats demands constant adjustments to our approach to both the world and our national security but certain things remain constant, including the need for strong US leadership, which includes the US continuing to serve as a model for the virtues of a free market, liberal democracy. Today’s threat includes Putin’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the deadly terror attack on Israel by Hamas and the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza and continued hostage tragedy, and China’s continued aggressive posture. April supports the bipartisan bill in the Senate that would send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. April is an unwavering supporter of Israel’s right to defend itself and of the unbreakable bond between our nations.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/foreign-policy
The crisis at the border is ongoing, and the need for strong, effective, and humane immigration reform is urgent. On this issue, it is critical we have representatives in Congress who will prioritize common sense, common ground solutions.
April supports the bipartisan border agreement announced in the Senate. This bill secures our border and provides critical support to our immigration system, including supplemental appropriations to border security, and new technology to better detect fentanyl and other dangerous contraband.
In Congress, April is prepared to work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver critical, bipartisan legislation that makes our country safer, our border more secure, and treats people fairly and humanely while preserving the right to legal immigration – consistent with our values as a nation.
In addition to enhancing our national security domestically, April also recognizes the emerging threats we’re witnessing to national security globally. In Congress, April will support legislation that protects our commitment to our allies in Ukraine and Israel as they defend themselves against tyranny and terrorism, while also providing much-needed humanitarian assistance to civilians affected by conflicts of war.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/immigration
Inflation is too high — most Americans are struggling to buy groceries, afford housing and pay their bills. While the United States has long been regarded as the land of opportunity, a majority of American workers cannot afford a $500 emergency expense. Moreover, many of our sectors are still experiencing the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Collectively we need to address issues of inflation and focus on building out an economy that works for everyone.
One of the big challenges of the next generation is ensuring economic opportunity and access to resources is available for all Americans no matter what their zip code. April will champion economic growth across every community in Maryland’s 6th District and build on the worker and community focused industrial policies of President Biden. She will support middle class tax relief, including seeking to increase the Child Tax Credit for working families. While important to be fiscally prudent for long term stability, our country must still make critical investments for our future and provide a safety net for those in need through investments in education, health care retirement and raising the minimum wage with an additional index for inflation.
She believes that we must build upon the Biden Administration’s recent achievements in the IRA and other bipartisan infrastructure and resource investments made over the last three years. Other priorities will include a continued focus on lowering the cost of prescription drugs, limiting hidden credit card and junk fees, tackling student debt and the affordability of housing.
Here in Maryland, 44 percent of our younger renters are considering leaving Maryland due to housing costs, and 30 percent of voters between 18 and 34 are considering leaving the state for the same reason. We need significant public-private investment and thought leadership to address the shortage of affordable housing. The Administration’s recent blueprint gives some guidance in that it recommends legislative action related to lowering the cost of a home with a mortgage relief credit, down payment assistance for first generation homebuyers, tax credits to build more housing, and lowering costs for renters through tax relief or direct grants. This is an issue that is of critical importance in our district – and across the country – and is one of April’s plans to tackle head on for Marylanders.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/inflation
April will protect Medicare and Social Security – two of the most successful domestic policy programs ever created that millions of Americans rely on every day. She will work to strengthen Medicare by lowering the cost of prescription drugs and taking actions to ensure more equitable care. April opposes cuts to Social Security and efforts to privatize the program.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/medicare-and-social-security
April is unwavering in her support of reproductive rights and a woman’s right to choose, and she is disturbed by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, stripping away the decades-held constitutional right to abortion. As a mom to four daughters who now have fewer rights than she had, April knows that the need for federal legislation protecting reproductive freedom is urgent now more than ever.
April supports codifying Roe into law, and on day one, will co-sponsor the Women’s Health Protection Act, which will protect and re-establish abortion rights, and ensure the future of reproductive healthcare remains safe, legal, and accessible.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/protecting-and-restoring-reproductive-rights
We are at a critical juncture in our democracy with our elections under attack by MAGA extremists. April supports initiatives like the For the People Act to expand voter access and reform campaign finance. She also strongly supports the John Lewis Act which would restore voting rights. Our government must prioritize protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/protecting-our-democratic-values
We have a mental health crisis in America. We need to rein in Big Tech and improve online privacy. It’s not all the fault of social media – but as a mother of 4, April knows all-too-well the impact it can have on our children. When she built the Washington office of Common-Sense Media, April developed the K-12 curriculum on digital citizenship and successfully changed the trajectory of the debate on issues related to children’s mental health, tech, privacy issues and the digital divide. April believes privacy laws need to be strengthened, protections for our kids need to continue to improve so that their health and well-being is not impacted, and that our entire mental health system needs to be updated, so those who need care get it.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/protecting-our-kids-in-the-digital-era
April believes there is no greater privilege than supporting and advocating for our Service Members, Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. She will champion legislation to ensure quality of life, pay, healthcare, housing, economic opportunity and transition services for our troops and their families. We ask so much of our military, it is a necessity for Congress to ensure they and their families have support at home and abroad and that they have the resources they need to do what is asked of them. The U.S. Military is the most extraordinary military ever created and as a Member of Congress April will be a good steward of our national security and the servicemembers that make it all happen
April recognizes the importance of Maryland in the defense ecosystem and will partner closely with state and county officials to ensure our installations and communities are the national standard bearer for supporting our troops. She will never forget the sacrifices those serving around the world from this district are making while continuing to pay taxes and vote here.
April will be a champion to fulfill the nation’s sacred obligation to care for our Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors by being a strong partner to the Department of Veteran Affairs and supporting legislation that enhances VA healthcare, benefits and burial access.
April loves her country and the patriots who have fought for our freedom, there is nothing more important to her than honoring their service.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · aprilmcclaindelaneyforcongress.com/on-the-issues/supporting-servicemembers-and-veterans
97% of their votes went with their party’s majority; they broke with it 22 times in the 119th Congress.
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
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The CRS policy areas of Delaney’s 30 substantive sponsored measures, Congresses 117, 118, 119; the figure is how many fall in each. Sponsorship indicates legislative focus, not every policy position. GovInfo source ↗
FEC filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026 · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00854471
99¢ of every dollar raised has been spent across 9 reports ($12.4M of $12.5M). Cash on hand went from $177K on Mar 31, 2025 to $121.8K on Oct 14, 2026.
| Report | Raised in the period | Spent in the period | Cash on hand at its close |
|---|---|---|---|
| APRIL QUARTERLY 2025 through Mar 31, 2025 | $198,087 | $34,015 | $176,951 |
| JULY QUARTERLY 2025 through Jun 30, 2025 | $330,692 | $184,392 | $323,251 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2025 through Sep 30, 2025 | $371,778 | $103,925 | $591,104 |
| YEAR-END 2025 through Dec 31, 2025 | $426,696 | $194,693 | $823,107 |
| APRIL QUARTERLY 2026 through Mar 31, 2026 | $1,810,397 | $1,375,445 | $1,258,059 |
| PRE-PRIMARY 2026 through Jun 3, 2026 | $5,407,692 | $6,239,417 | $426,335 |
| JULY QUARTERLY 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 | $3,762,879 | $3,881,602 | $307,611 |
| OCTOBER QUARTERLY 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 | $144,080 | $378,768 | $72,923 |
| PRE-GENERAL 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 | $82,827 | $33,912 | $121,839 |
Each report’s own period, as filed with the FEC; a report filed again counts once, as its latest copy.
Each loan as the campaign’s report through Oct 14, 2026 lists it, with what is still owed. A loan from an earlier cycle can appear here, and one repaid in full drops off the report, so the list need not add up to the row.
55 endorsers listed on April McClain Delaney’s own campaign site: 43 officials, 3 unions, 9 organizations.
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Governor
“Congresswoman April McClain Delaney has been a fierce advocate for her district and all of Maryland, standing up for our federal workers, fighting for flood recovery funds, and pushing back against the tariffs that are rising costs for Maryland families,” said Lt. Governor Aruna Miller. “She has proven herself to be a leader, and as one of only three women in the Maryland delegation, a welcome advocate for women and families. We need her in Congress, and I’m proud to endorse her reelection.”
Senator
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Lieutenant Governor
Attorney General
House Democratic Leader
House Democratic Whip
House Democratic Caucus Chair
“We need April McClain Delaney back in Congress fighting by our side when Democrats take back the House of Representatives in November,” said Leader Jeffries, Whip Clark and Chair Aguilar. “April McClain Delaney is an effective member of Congress and has earned our full endorsement. We know she is laser-focused on lowering the high cost of living and increasing opportunity across Maryland’s 6th Congressional District.”
“UFCW Local 1994 and its more than 9,000 members are proud to endorse Congresswoman April McClain Delaney for re-election because of her tireless work to stand up for working families and against Donald Trump’s relentless attacks,” said Gino Renne, President of UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO and Vice President of UFCW International Union. “We are endorsing April because of her strong record fighting for working families. The contrast between the candidates is clear: while Congresswoman McClain Delaney has consistently supported workers’ rights and collective bargaining, David Trone opposed efforts by his own employees to organize with our union.”
Maryland & DC State Council of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Planned Parenthood Action Fund
“Speaking on the endorsement, Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Action Fund said, “Access to reproductive health care, including abortion, is under threat now more than ever before. We know that if anti-abortion politicians gain a majority in the House, we’ll see a legislative agenda that seeks to ban abortion nationwide. April McClain Delaney understands the stakes and is unwavering in her support for reproductive freedom. She is the champion Marylanders need as we continue the fight for reproductive health, freedom, and justice. That is why Planned Parenthood Action Fund is proud to endorse April for Maryland’s 6th District, and is urging voters to send her to Congress in November.”
“The United States is in the midst of a gun violence epidemic. Guns are the number one killer of children. That is unacceptable and it won’t change unless we have leaders in Congress who are willing to put the lives of their constituents before the wills of the gun lobby,” said former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. “That’s why GIFFORDS PAC is proud to endorse April McClain Delaney today. It is critical that Marylanders send April to Congress to help us win back a gun safety majority in the House of Representatives that will take concrete action to save lives. This is a critical time in our nation’s history and I’m proud to support April McClain Delaney because she will always stand up for what’s right.”
“April McClain Delaney understands that climate change is real and that tackling this issue is essential to improving the future of all Americans,” said Alex Stavitsky-Zeineddin, Political Chair of Sierra Club’s Montgomery County chapter. “She also knows that developing and supporting alternative energy sources can bring jobs to Maryland as well which will benefit our communities.” “As a native of District 6, I’m aware, now more than ever, of the grave importance of the upcoming election. Environmental protections have never been more at risk, and the candidates’ positions have never been more stark,” said Peggy Mothershed, Political Chair of Sierra Club’s Washington County chapter. “Protecting the environment transcends party lines and environmental harms do not discriminate. As a 22-year-old, it is my generation’s future on the line this November. We must come together to support April McClain Delaney as the environmental choice, and the choice for our future.”
“In this election, our freedoms are on the line,” DTV Executive Director Brian Lemek said. “April McClain Delaney is up to the task of protecting them. She will defend the freedom to vote and to ensure that our democracy truly represents the people, not just corporate special interests.” “Our elections are under attack by MAGA extremists, and we must stand united in defending our democracy,” said April McClain Delaney. “I’m proud to partner with Defend the Vote to champion initiatives that expand voter access, safeguard voting rights, and curb the influence of Big Money in politics to ensure our democracy works for everyone.”
National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
“April McClain Delaney is the only candidate in this race that seniors can trust with their Social Security benefits,” said Max Richtman, Chairman of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare PAC. “Her opponent has called for raising the retirement age, which would be a devastating cut to Marylanders’ Social Security benefits. In Congress, April McClain Delaney will push back against these efforts to cut Social Security and will work to strengthen and enhance your earned benefits.” “I am incredibly honored to receive the endorsement of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare,” said McClain Delaney. “While my opponent is putting forward dangerous proposals that would hurt our seniors, I am committed to fighting for the protection and expansion of these vital programs.”
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Official FEC filing record for the current cycle. The priorities they publish are quoted from their own site, in their order.
Statements are quoted from these pages exactly. Headings, order and wording are the campaign’s; the record marking is ours.
A donor who gave several times appears once. The 12 largest donors by total given are listed. In all, 638 itemized contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $834K.
The 12 largest committees by total given are listed. In all, 264 committee contributions were filed this cycle, totaling $472.7K. Counted from the givers' own filings, which can run above the total the campaign itself reports.
Money moved in from the candidate’s other authorized committees, such as a joint fundraising committee. It was raised once and is reported again here on arrival. The 2 largest sources by total given are listed. In all, 6 transfers were filed this cycle, totaling $53.6K.
Total reported receipts $12,535,128
Every dollar the committee reported receiving this cycle, split by the source the FEC filing attributes it to. Open a source marked + to see who gave. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
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43% of the money placed by state came from inside Maryland: $355K of $834K.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 345 contributions · 43% | $354,990 |
| 115 contributions · 24% | $198,500 |
| 48 contributions · 6.9% | $57,600 |
| 20 contributions · 6.3% | $52,835 |
| 17 contributions · 3.7% | $30,500 |
| 13 contributions · 2.8% | $23,250 |
| 6 contributions · 2.5% | $21,000 |
| 11 contributions · 2% | $17,000 |
By the state each donor wrote on the filing, across 26 states and territories. Donors who have given $200 or less this cycle are not itemized, so they cannot be placed on a map. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total.
| Employer as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an employer · 269 contributions · 34% of ranked | $272,649 |
| Written instead of an employer · 44 contributions · 7.5% of ranked | $60,600 |
| 14 contributions · 3.4% of ranked | $27,750 |
| 5 contributions · 1.7% of ranked | $13,800 |
| 3 contributions · 1.3% of ranked | $10,500 |
| 3 contributions · 1.3% of ranked | $10,500 |
| 6 contributions · 1.3% of ranked | $10,500 |
| Written instead of an employer · 5 contributions · 1% of ranked | $7,750 |
A further $21,100 came from donors whose answer names no employer (None, blank), so it is not ranked. Ranked from the largest 200 of 201 employer spellings filed; each share is of the money in those. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($43,861) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.
Money groups spent on their own, not through a campaign. Each ad is filed against the candidate it names, so money attacking an opponent shows on the opponent’s row. Open a candidate to see who spent it.
The campaign also refunded $12,869 in contributions, which the categories below do not include.
Total itemized disbursements $11,998,234
Every itemized payment the committee reported this cycle, sorted by what it said each one was for. The categories are ours; the wording they are matched against is the committee’s own. Open a category to read the filed descriptions and who was paid. FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026.
All 800 itemized payments filed this cycle. Spending below the itemization threshold is not filed line by line.
14 payments were reported as a lump sum, such as a card or payroll bill, with the detail filed underneath as memo entries. Those entries, $20,487 in all, are counted under the payee and purpose they name rather than under the processor that was paid. The total is the same either way.
| Name | Amount |
|---|---|
| 35 payments · 70% of all spending | $8,706,879 |
| 23 payments · 12% of all spending | $1,524,520 |
| 8 payments · 2.3% of all spending | $282,000 |
| 23 payments · 1.9% of all spending | $234,308 |
| 50 payments · 1.2% of all spending | $154,925 |
| 23 payments · 0.7% of all spending | $90,183 |
| 9 payments · 0.6% of all spending | $79,727 |
| 7 payments · 0.6% of all spending | $74,510 |
The people, firms and committees paid the most, across every kind of payment. Each share is of everything the committee reported spending this cycle, not only the itemized payments above. A payee that is itself a committee links to its own profile.
| Occupation as filed | Amount |
|---|---|
| Written instead of an occupation · 269 contributions · 33% of ranked | $272,649 |
| 45 contributions · 6.3% of ranked | $51,050 |
| 18 contributions · 5.9% of ranked | $48,250 |
| 14 contributions · 3.5% of ranked | $28,393 |
| 9 contributions · 3% of ranked | $24,143 |
| 8 contributions · 2.5% of ranked | $20,500 |
| 9 contributions · 1.7% of ranked | $13,750 |
| 12 contributions · 1.6% of ranked | $13,000 |
A further $17,850 came from donors whose answer names no occupation (N/A, blank), so it is not ranked. Itemized gifts over $200, grouped by the words donors filed: not an industry classification, and a gift from an employee is not a gift from the employer. The FEC’s grouping also counts joint-fundraising memo lines, so these rows can add up to more than the itemized total. Gifts of $200 or less ($43,861) are not itemized, so no employer or occupation is filed for them.