Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland 2nd Congressional District until January 3, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland 2nd Congressional District in 2026 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedJohnny O is also pushing for more resources for veterans mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and substance-use treatment, while also funding housing programs and outreach teams that help veterans find stable housing. He’s joining efforts to improve opportunities for veterans returning to civilian life, signing on to legislation to expand education and job-training programs. Learn more
Johnny O deeply believes in doing all we can to support those who have put everything on the line for our freedoms. He is fighting to increase funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs, expand medical care for millions of veterans at its hospitals and clinics and protect essential benefits like disability compensation, pensions, and education programs. Learn more
Johnny O gets it: if you can’t afford your rent or mortgage, groceries or healthcare, little else matters. He’s laser-focused on lowering costs for struggling families and calling out House leadership for its refusal to take up meaningful legislation to do so. Learn more
Johnny O is pushing back to ensuring that every student—no matter who they are or where they come from—has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Learn more
He’s standing up to extreme efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and gut federal support for special education and schools in low-income communities. Learn more
Johnny O backs strategic, large-scale investments in renewable energy: deploying solar, wind and other clean-energy technologies not only to dramatically cut carbon emissions, but also to create thousands of good-paying, sustainable jobs — boosting communities while protecting the planet. Learn more
Johnny O knows that climate change is real and he is insisting on immediate, bold action to address it. In Congress, he is pushing for aggressive, science-driven policies that will create jobs and help restore our environment. Learn more
Johnny O is fighting for the soul of our democracy by supporting legislation to expand voting rights, protect the independence of our courts, and prevent presidential abuses. He’s speaking out against the politicization of our military and championing efforts to restore integrity to politics, such as banning stock trading by Members of Congress. Learn more
There’s a lot Congress can do to lower prescription drug costs, especially within Medicare. Johnny O supports more aggressive price negotiations, capping out-of-pocket costs and improving price transparency so patients face fewer surprise bills. Learn more
Johnny O is pushing to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for American families. He fought to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits that help keep premiums down, while protecting core programs like Medicare and Medicaid from cuts. He’s also working to expand access in underserved communities and safeguard reproductive healthcare. Learn more
Johnny O introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to create a national housing loss rate—similar to the unemployment rate—so policymakers can finally track, understand, and confront this crisis. He’s also leading efforts to convert vacant and underused buildings into affordable homes, and he supports common-sense steps like tax incentives for first-time homebuyers, expanded access to small-dollar mortgages, and reducing tariffs on construction materials. Learn more
Everyone deserves a safe, stable roof over their head. Johnny O knows that quality housing opens the door to opportunity, which is why he worked tirelessly to significantly expand attainable housing across Baltimore County. Now, he’s taking that fight to Washington to tackle the national housing shortage and soaring rent and mortgage costs. Learn more
Johnny O has been a steadfast defender of workers’ rights and the essential programs middle-class families count on, including SNAP to combat food insecurity, Medicare to keep healthcare affordable for seniors, and Social Security to protect workers’ retirement security. Learn more
He’s fighting to protect essential lifelines like Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and the Child Tax Credit—programs that help families stay afloat when times are tough. Learn more
Johnny O knows that a strong middle class is America’s economic engine — and he’s fighting every day to make sure hardworking families have the tools they need to get ahead, not just get by. He’s pushing for higher wages, affordable healthcare, and strong, fully funded public schools that prepare every child for success. Learn more
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