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Rep. John Olszewski Jr. (MD-02)
Democrat - Maryland
Running for House
Rep. John Anthony Olszewski Jr. is an American politician from Maryland who began his career in education before entering public office. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, where he worked on labor, education, and public policy issues. He later became Baltimore County Executive, managing one of the largest jurisdictions in Maryland and focusing on education funding, public services, and administrative reform. In 2024, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District, taking office in January 2025. His congressional priorities include economic affordability, infrastructure investment, workforce development, and strengthening public services.
PARTY: Democrat
EDUCATION: Goucher College (B.A.), George Washington University (M.A.),
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (Ph.D. Public Policy)
OCCUPATION PRIOR TO CONGRESSIONAL SERVICE: Public school teacher (social studies/special education)
BORN: September 10, 1982
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“Lowering costs for families and expanding opportunities for working people.”
- Rep. Johnny Olszewski Jr.
POLITICAL CAREER
U.S. Representative, Maryland’s 2nd District (2025–present)
Maryland House of Delegates (2006–2015)
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Small Business
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee (member)
INTERESTING FACTS
Worked as a public school teacher before entering politics.
Youngest-ever chair of a Baltimore County legislative delegation in the Maryland House.
Helped expand education and community college access programs in Baltimore County.
Known locally as “Johnny O.”
