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 "excerpt": "Robin Ficker is an American politician who won the Republican primary on June 23, 2026, for U.S. House in Maryland's 6th Congressional District, appearing on the November 2026 ballot.",
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 "markdown": "# Robin Ficker\n\nRobin Ficker is an American politician and the 2026 Republican nominee for U.S. House in Maryland's 6th Congressional District.<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/news/2026/06/robin-ficker-wins-republican-nomination-for-u-s-house-in-marylands-6th-congressional-district/)</sup> He filed as a Republican candidate for the seat in the 2026 election.<sup>[2](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MD06287/)</sup> He won the Republican primary on June 23, 2026, and will appear on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/news/2026/06/robin-ficker-wins-republican-nomination-for-u-s-house-in-marylands-6th-congressional-district/)</sup>\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n|---|---|\n| Party | Republican<sup>[2](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MD06287/)</sup> |\n| Current political status | 2026 Republican nominee for U.S. House, MD-6 (does not currently hold the office)<sup>[2](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MD06287/)</sup> |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nFicker is a Republican. He filed as a Republican candidate for U.S. House in Maryland's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election year.<sup>[2](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MD06287/)</sup>\n\n## Career\n\nFicker is a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 6th Congressional District in the 2026 election, filed as a Republican.<sup>[2](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MD06287/)</sup> His campaign maintains a Facebook page under the name \"Robin for Maryland\" and a Twitter/X account under the handle @robin_ficker.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n## Electoral history\n\nIn the Republican primary for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, held June 23, 2026, Ficker won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat.<sup>[1](https://wtop.com/news/2026/06/robin-ficker-wins-republican-nomination-for-u-s-house-in-marylands-6th-congressional-district/)</sup> He is the Republican nominee for the November 3, 2026, general election.<sup>[2](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MD06287/)</sup>\n\n## Issues specific to Ficker\n\nFicker's candidacy in Maryland's 6th District has drawn coverage from local media. He participated in the Moderately MOCO Candidate Introduction Series, a local publication's series of candidate questionnaires, in which the information presented was based on answers submitted by the candidate.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup> His campaign lists its priorities as border security, conservative values, crime, American jobs, educational standards, foreign policy, and the Second Amendment.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n## Positions and voting record\n\n### Border security and immigration\n\nFicker's campaign lists \"Secure the border\" among its stated priorities.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n### Crime\n\nOn crime, his campaign lists \"Tackle rising crime\" among its stated priorities.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n### Economy and jobs\n\nOn jobs, his campaign lists \"Incentivize American jobs\" among its stated priorities.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n### Education\n\nOn education, his campaign lists \"Maintain high educational standards\" among its stated priorities.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n### Foreign policy and defense\n\nOn foreign policy and defense, his campaign lists \"Peace through strength\" among its stated priorities.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n### Second Amendment\n\nOn gun policy, his campaign lists \"Defend 2nd Amendment\" among its stated priorities.<sup>[3](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)</sup>\n\n## References\n\n1. [Robin Ficker wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 6th Congressional District - WTOP News](https://wtop.com/news/2026/06/robin-ficker-wins-republican-nomination-for-u-s-house-in-marylands-6th-congressional-district/)\n2. [Robin Ficker - FEC candidate summary](https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H6MD06287/)\n3. [Robin Ficker - Candidate for Congress MD6 (Moderately MOCO Candidate Introduction Series)](https://moderatelymoco.com/robin-ficker-candidate-for-congress-md6-moderately-moco-candidate-introduction-series/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US candidates for federal and statewide office › Candidates for the US House › Surnames E to H*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Sep 29, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n",
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 "speakable": "Robin Ficker is an American politician who won the Republican primary on June 23, 2026, for U.S. House in Maryland's 6th Congressional District, appearing on the November 2026 ballot."
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