John Olszewski
Sourced recordU.S. House - MD District 02 · Congressional District 2
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Profile Snapshot
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John Anthony Olszewski Jr., also known by his nickname Johnny O, is an American politician who has served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 2nd congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 14th county executive of Baltimore County, Maryland, from 2018 to 2025. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - MD District 02
District
Congressional District 2
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Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Promise Keeping
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Honesty
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Transparency
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Abuse of Power
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Support for Law Enforcement
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Economic Growth
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
25/26 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 25 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialJohn Olszewski is a candidate for U.S. House - MD District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Flexibility for Workers Education Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on AGOA Extension Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Remote Access Security Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Affordable HOMES Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Breaking the Gridlock Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) the SHOWER Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5184) the Affordable HOMES Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6938) making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call of the House
- VerifiedVoted Present on Call by States
- VerifiedRaised $1,570,997 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Olszewski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - KING5.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Olszewski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - Caledonian Record
- VerifiedNews coverage: John Olszewski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - Journal-News.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat John Olszewski wins election to U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. endorsed by the AFRO in race for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District - AFRO American Newspapers
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9073Sponsor
To amend section 844 of the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 to change the applicability of the amendments made by such section, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-29National Security
2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 8987Sponsor
Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-21
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8879Sponsor
Oversight and Transparency for Small Business Certifications Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-19Economy
2026-06-24: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
HR 8704Sponsor
STABLE DRC Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-07National Security
2026-05-07: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HJRES 174Sponsor
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-04Constitutional Rights
2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1213Sponsor
Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-23Technology
2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8346Sponsor
Foreign Service Age and Integration and Reform (FAIR) Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-16
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 7117Sponsor
Fast Track To and Through College Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-15Education
2026-01-15: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7021Sponsor
Critical Mineral Mining Education Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-12Education
2026-01-12: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HJRES 135Sponsor
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the pardon power of the President.
Congress 119Introduced 2025-12-18Constitutional Rights
2025-12-18: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record Feed
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H R 2262Economy
Flexibility for Workers Education Act
House · 2026-01-13
YeaSource
H RES 988Economy
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
House · 2026-01-13
NoSource
H RES 988Economy
Providing for consideration of (H.R. 2988) Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act; (H.R. 2262) Flexibility for Workers Education Act; (H.R. 2270) Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act; (H.R. 2312) Tipped Employee Protection Act; and (H.R. 4366) Save Local Business Act
House · 2026-01-13
NaySource
H R 6504National Security
Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
House · 2026-01-12
YeaSource
H R 6500National Security
AGOA Extension Act
House · 2026-01-12
YeaSource
H R 2683Technology
Remote Access Security Act
House · 2026-01-12
YeaSource
H R 5184Economy
Affordable HOMES Act
House · 2026-01-09
NaySource
H RES 780
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock
House · 2026-01-08
YeaSource
H R 1834
Breaking the Gridlock Act
House · 2026-01-08
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H R 504
Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act
House · 2026-01-08
YeaSource
H R 131
Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act
House · 2026-01-08
YeaSource
H R 6938Fiscal Responsibility
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026
House · 2026-01-08
YeaSource
Public Statements
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News They Are In
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John Olszewski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - KING5.com
0.82KING5.com · 2026-06-23
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John Olszewski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - Caledonian Record
0.82Caledonian Record · 2026-06-23
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John Olszewski wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - Journal-News.com
0.82Journal-News.com · 2026-06-23
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Democrat John Olszewski wins election to U.S. House in Maryland's 2nd Congressional District - AP News
0.82AP News · 2024-11-05
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John “Johnny O” Olszewski Jr. endorsed by the AFRO in race for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District - AFRO American Newspapers
0.74AFRO American Newspapers · 2024-05-01
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