Rob Steinberger

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Rob Steinberger

Republican Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Notre Dame, 1994

Graduate

Darden Graduate School, 1999

Law

Pace Law School, 2006

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy Reserve

Years of service

1994 - 2004

Personal

Birthplace

Suffern, N.Y.

Religion

Christian: Catholic

Profession

Attorney

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Rob Steinberger (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Steinberger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Rob Steinberger was born in Suffern, New York. He served in the U.S. Navy Reserve from 1994 to 2004. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1994, a graduate degree from Darden Graduate School in 1999, and a law degree from Pace Law School in 2006. His career experience includes working as an attorney.

Elections

2024

See also: Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024

Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)

Maryland's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Maryland District 3

Sarah Elfreth defeated Rob Steinberger and Miguel Barajas in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Elfreth (D)	59.3	236,681
		Rob Steinberger (R)	37.9	151,186
		Miguel Barajas (L)	2.6	10,471
		Other/Write-in votes	0.2	862

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 399,200
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sarah Elfreth	36.2	29,459
		Harry Dunn	25.0	20,380
		Clarence Lam	11.7	9,548
		Terri L. Hill	6.5	5,318
		Mark S. Chang	5.0	4,106
		Aisha Khan	2.7	2,199
		Mike Rogers	2.6	2,147
		John Morse	1.8	1,447
		Abigail Diehl	1.7	1,379
		Lindsay Donahue	1.5	1,213
		Juan Dominguez	1.3	1,025
		Michael Coburn	0.7	583
		Malcolm Colombo	0.6	527
		Don Quinn	0.5	408
		Kristin Lyman Nabors	0.5	397
		Jeffrey Woodard	0.4	352
		Gary Schuman	0.4	286
		Mark Gosnell	0.3	221
		Jake Pretot	0.2	162
		Matt Libber	0.2	159
	Submit photo	Stewart Silver	0.1	78
		Dan Rupli	0.0	34

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,428
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• John Sarbanes (D)
• Vanessa Atterbeary (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 3 on May 14, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Rob Steinberger	25.1	8,766
		Arthur Baker Jr.	19.9	6,931
		Bernard Flowers	17.3	6,028
		Joshua Morales	9.1	3,159
		Jordan Mayo	8.4	2,918
	Submit photo	Thomas Harris	8.2	2,857
		Ray Bly	5.8	2,015
	Submit photo	John Rea	3.2	1,120
		Naveed Mian	3.1	1,085

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 34,879
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Rob Steinberger completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Steinberger's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am running to represent the people of Maryland's 3rd District in the United States Congress. Like many of us in Maryland and throughout the U.S., I want to see positive change in how things are being done in Washington. I believe new perspectives, new thinking, and frankly, new people can make the needed difference. I know there are positive ways to move forward.

I am a father of three, a husband and I am family focused.

I am an experienced leader and have held various business and legal roles at an array of companies including the biggest in the world (Walmart), as well as small start-ups. My career has focused primarily on Strategic Planning, Finance & Operations on the business side and corporate legal support on the Legal side. I have served on the boards of several non-profit boards focused on health issues, education and career training. I believe these experiences and skills will allow me to better represent the people of Maryland.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• The biggest National issue we face right now is illegal immigration. The crisis at our borders has to end now. We need to properly fund the personnel, infrastructure and a systems so that the laws can be enforced. I fully support legal Immigration.
• We need economic investment in Maryland. We need to attract and support more businesses, large and small. Congress must curtail indiscriminate spending and invest where the dollars have the greatest benefit for families and our communities (early education, growth industries supporting innovation in new computer and clean energy technologies, small businesses and startups.). Innovation investment helps generate well-paying jobs, promotes growth and provides the economic foundation support that our communities need.
• Personal safety- we have the right to feel safe in our homes, neighborhoods, and cities. I fully support our police and other law enforcement agencies lawfully doing their jobs.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Spending and taxes

Education
The Economy
National Security
Crime

Healthcare

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

In terms of Servant Leadership - Sam Walton's Made in America.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity

Honesty

Servant Leader - listens to and puts the needs of constituents above their own ambitions

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Personal integrity, I am honest to a fault, I am a family-man and I want to secure a better future for my three young children. I know how to bring disparate people and opinions together to find positive solutions and keep things moving forward to resolutions.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To truly represent the citizens that elected the official. Understanding their needs, issues, and situations. Additionally, knowing that the work the House does has long terms impact not only for Maryland, but for the entire Country.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I want o leave things better than I found them and help inspire progress.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger. I was 14.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked in a restaurant (busboy and a waiter) and was a lifeguard (summers) from 8th grade through college.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

I have lived a very blessed life. I have worked hard for many of the opportunities I have had, and these have subsequently afforded me additional ones. I have had a few serious health issues, but I have not allowed these to stop my forward progress.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

The fact that the house is made up of 435 community members - they live in and amongst the people they represent. These representatives are generally accessible - or at least they should be!

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

While it can help in terms of understanding process and procedure, I do not believe it is necessary.

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Two years is on the shorter side, given the time required for the the legislative process to run its course. That said, it makes it critical for the House members to get to work immediately, work effectively & efficiently to make the impact they were elected to make.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

I support term limits.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Yes, to a degree. Both sides to an argument must we willing to listen to the other side and work together to find solutions that work. Clinging to any argument purely for partisan reasons does not work.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

All members of the House must take this responsibility seriously and understand the impact new taxes have on families and our economy. I would want to know exactly why the revenue is needed, how will it be utilized and what is the "return" the US Government will see by taking the steps necessary to raise these (taxes) revenues.

How should the U.S. House use its investigative powers?

Judiciously and in a non-partisan manner on legitimate matters. Weaponizing these powers against the other party wastes time, funds and creates distractions.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

I fully support financial transparency for our government and its officials as well as full accountability. That said, there are times that certain information or material must remain classified in support of national security.

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Campaign website

Steinberger’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Steinberger will secure our southern border and stop illegal immigration From the Desk of Rob Steinberger: ​ As your Maryland congressman I will work tirelessly to put an end to illegal immigrants coming through our Southern Boarder. At this moment, there is no greater responsibility for our Federal Government than securing our borders. ​ I will ensure our Border Patrol and Customs agents can detain and deport illegal immigrants by providing them the resources, personnel, and the authority to truly secure our Southern Boarder. ​ I will work to ensure the latest technology is deployed to our Southern Boarder to serve as a force multiplier and protect areas where there are no natural or physical barriers preventing individuals from illegally entering the United States. I will not listen to the red tape, bureaucratic excuses, and neglectful policies of the current administration. I will be a leader in the fight to secure our southern border and stop illegal immigration. Education We owe it to our children to provide as many educational opportunities as possible. We must effectively utilize federal resources for our schools, strengthen financial aid and student loan programs, and help career and technical education programs to ensure that every student can learn, grow and achieve their educational goals. Jobs and the Economy Maryland and the U.S. need policies that support small businesses, empower entrepreneurs, encourage economic growth, and create good-paying local jobs. This will, in turn, help us work together to build stronger communities and secure our financial future and the U.S.'s position as a global economic leader. Healthcare Our nation's healthcare system is in need of reform to ensure all those that need it can access high-quality, comprehensive and affordable services and necessary prescriptions. This reform also includes strengthening the U.S. public health infrastructure, supporting the nurses, doctors and the rest of the health care workforce and investing to advance medical practices and find cures. Environment We are stewards of our environment for our children and generations beyond. We are keenly aware of this here in the Chesapeake Bay area and understand how easily actions in other areas can affect the state of the bay. Environmental policies can be good for our environment and for business. These are not mutually exclusive goals. Military & Veterans Our military and our Veterans must be properly supported - be it in active duty or upon their return to civilian life. We can never fully repay the debt we owe our Veterans. We, as a nation, are obligated to fulfill our commitments to them, whether it be in healthcare support or other services, such as securing housing, higher education and/or gainful employment. Cyber Security Maryland has become a critical center for increased development and deployment of cyber capabilities to protect our interests both locally and nationally. As a nation, we must continue to actively invest in this development, improve international partnerships, and enhance federal support of cyber operations and the necessary corresponding technology and operational capabilities. Abortion While I am personally opposed to abortion, I believe in a woman’s autonomy and right to make her own decisions, and especially so in cases of rape, incest or risk to the health of the mother. I do not support federal funding for abortion (with the exception of those cases mentioned above), and believe that there should be a limitation on stages at which this can be done. I am against partial abortions and third trimester abortions, unless explicitly for the safety of the mother.	”
—Rob Steinberger’s campaign website (2024)

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Rob Steinberger campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Maryland District 3	Lost general	$51,443	$53,110
Grand total			$51,443	$53,110
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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Maryland's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Angela Alsobrooks (D)

Chris Hollen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Andrew Harris (R)

District 2

John Olszewski (D)

District 3

Sarah Elfreth (D)

District 4

Glenn Ivey (D)

District 5

Steny Hoyer (D)

District 6

April McClain-Delaney (D)

District 7

Kweisi Mfume (D)

District 8

Jamie Raskin (D)

Democratic Party (9)

Republican Party (1)