10/15/2026
Assault perpetrated by a Dem central committee member on one of Andy's supporters. Dem threats of violence; threats that "blood will be drawn." This HAS TO STOP!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
10/14/2026
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Congressman Andy Harris Condemns Political Violence and Intimidation After Threats and Assault at Candidate Forum
Congressman calls for a return to civility in politics
CAMBRIDGE, MD – Congressman Andy Harris (MD-1) and his family received threatening messages before and after last night’s League of Women Voters candidate forum. In addition, assault charges were filed against a Democratic Central Committee member from a neighboring county who assaulted one of the Congressman’s supporters at the event.
The threatening messages, which were received both before and after the forum, included a statement that “blood will be drawn” at the event. Law enforcement agencies have been notified and are reviewing the messages and investigating. The Democratic Central Committee member was escorted out of the forum after the assault.
“It’s disappointing that political violence and intimidation has reached the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Although League of Women Voters forums used to be events with civil discourse, agitators bussed in from as far away as New Jersey showed up yesterday for one purpose - to disrupt and heckle. One Democratic Central Committee member even assaulted one of my supporters and had to be escorted out, with charges filed. Threatening messages were sent both before and after the event, including that “blood will be drawn” at the forum.
I know my opponent doesn’t support this - we need to return to civility in politics once again for the sake of the country,” said Congressman Harris.
Congressman Harris remains committed to engaging directly with voters across the First District and encourages all residents to participate in the democratic process peacefully and respectfully.
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