George Gluck

This candidate is participating in a 2026 battleground election. Click here to read more about that election.

George Gluck (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.^[source]

Biography

George Gluck was born in Czechoslovakia and lives in Rockville, Maryland. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Brooklyn College in 1967, a master's degree in applied mathematics from John Hopkins University in 1969, and a master's degree in administrative science computer management from George Washington University in 1981. Gluck’s career experience includes working as a mathematician and software engineer. He served as the social action chair of Kol Shalom Congregation in Rockville and as an election judge in Montgomery County.^[1]

2026 battleground election

See also: Maryland's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 23 Democratic primary)

Ballotpedia identified the June 23, 2026, Democratic primary as a battleground election. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.

Incumbent April McClain Delaney, David Trone, and six others are running in the Democratic primary to represent Maryland's 6th Congressional District on June 23, 2026. McClain Delaney and Trone are leading in endorsements and fundraising.

Trone represented the district from 2019 to 2025. In 2024, he did not run for re-election and instead ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, losing to Angela Alsobrooks 53.4%-42.8%. Trone endorsed McClain Delaney as his successor for the 6th District, and she was elected in 2024 with 53% of the vote.^[2] McClain Delaney's husband, John Delaney (D), represented the district from 2013 to 2019.

Inside Elections' Nathan Gonzales writes, "With Trone’s deep pockets and McClain Delaney being an incumbent, the 6th District could end up being one of the most expensive House primaries in the country."^[3] Founder of Total Wine & More, Trone has self-financed his campaigns. In his 2024 Senate campaign, he spent more than $61 million. In his initial election to the House in 2018, he spent more than $18 million. St. Mary’s College of Maryland professor Todd Eberly writes, "I think [Trone] really wants that seat back, and I think he’s probably going to be willing to spend whatever is necessary to do that."^[3]

McClain Delaney has also self-financed her campaigns but to a lesser extent than Trone. In 2024, she spent roughly $4 million on her campaign for the House.^[4] Where Trone outpaces McClain Delaney in fundraising and spending, McClain Delaney does the same in endorsements. As of March 31, 2026, her notable endorsements included: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D), Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), and every Democrat in the Maryland U.S. House delegation.^[4]^[5] Trone's notable endorsements included state and local officeholders, including Maryland Senate Majority Leader Nancy King (D).^[6]

Trone is campaigning to the left of McClain Delaney. He criticizes her vote in support of the Laken Riley Act, a law that allows the detention of individuals residing in the country without legal permission who are accused but not convicted of crimes.^[7]^[8] Trone says, "I’ve fought politicians who use their office for self-interest, defended women’s access to abortion, and have been unequivocal in my support of immigrant families in the face of Republican attacks. We can’t have any Democrats in Congress siding with Trump and MAGA Republicans. This is the moment to rise and fight. And that’s why I’m running."^[9]

McClain Delaney says, "Now, David Trone says I should step aside, so he can have his old office back after he ran for the Senate, lost, and has been sitting on the sidelines. He's a distraction. This race isn't about one man's ego. ... And as a member of team Maryland, I forged strong relationships with Governor Moore and the entire federal delegation, as well as with local leaders across the district."^[10] She adds, "On behalf of my district, I stand up to bullies. That’s why I’ll continue to take on Trump’s assault on our government workers, defend our diverse community, protect choice and women’s reproductive rights, and work against inflation-creating tariffs."^[11]

According to Maryland Matters and The Washington Post, the 6th District is one of the "least-Democrat-friendly congressional districts in the state,"^[9] with Democrats winning "there by tighter margins than in the state’s other congressional districts."^[5] As of March 31, 2026, Republicans controlled the U.S. House 217-214 with one independent and three vacancies.

Ethan Wechtaluk (D) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.

George Gluck, Alexis Goldstein, Daniel Krakower, Kiambo White, and Altimont Wilks are also running in the primary.

Elections

2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 6

Moshe Landman (G) is running in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Moshe Landman (G)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

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Democratic primary

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6

The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on June 23, 2026.

		Candidate
		April McClain Delaney
		George Gluck
		Alexis Goldstein
	Submit photo	Daniel Krakower
		David Trone
		Ethan Wechtaluk
		Kiambo White
		Altimont Wilks

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Republican primary

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6

Christopher Burnett (R), Robin Ficker (R), Chris Hyser (R), Neil Parrott (R), and Mariela Roca (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 6 on June 23, 2026.

		Candidate
		Christopher Burnett
		Robin Ficker
		Chris Hyser
		Neil Parrott
		Mariela Roca

	There are no incumbents in this race.
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Polls

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Candidate spending

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
April McClain Delaney	Democratic Party	$1,327,253	$517,025	$823,107	As of December 31, 2025
George Gluck	Democratic Party	$5	$0	$5	As of March 31, 2025
Alexis Goldstein	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Daniel Krakower	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
David Trone	Democratic Party	$6,010,148	$2,383,972	$3,630,017	As of December 31, 2025
Ethan Wechtaluk	Democratic Party	$6,601	$6,100	$-24	As of December 31, 2025
Kiambo White	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Altimont Wilks	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. * Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.^[12]^[13]^[14]

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By candidate	By election
McClain Delaney George Gluck Alexis Goldstein David Trone Ethan Wechtaluk	U.S. House Maryland District 6

Endorsements

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