Mark Schaff endorses Dave Wallace for Congress

Mark Schaff has endorsed Dave Wallace in the Maryland congressional race ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Schaff said Wallace’s record on Republican campaigns, lower taxes and fewer regulations drove the endorsement.

Why it matters: - The endorsement adds a public Republican voice to Dave Wallace’s congressional bid in Maryland. - Schaff framed Wallace as a candidate with policy positions and connections that could help Maryland and the country.

What happened: - Mark Schaff issued a statement on Sept. 23, 2026, endorsing Dave Wallace for Congress. - Schaff said he fully endorses Wallace for Congress. - Schaff encouraged voters to support Wallace in the Nov. 3 election.

The details: - Schaff described his own Republican background, including serving as past president of the Frederick County Republican Club. - Schaff said he worked on county and statewide campaigns. - Schaff said he assisted the Frederick County Republican Central Committee. - Schaff said he supported College Republican and Teenage Republican activities. - Schaff said he first met Wallace during an earlier congressional campaign. - Schaff cited Wallace’s later support for Republican candidates as part of the reason for the endorsement. - Schaff also pointed to Wallace’s support for lower taxes and fewer regulations. - Schaff said Wallace has built relationships across the U.S. and internationally. - Schaff said those relationships could help Wallace advance policies he believes would benefit Maryland and the country.

Between the lines: - The statement is both an endorsement and a signal that Wallace is trying to consolidate Republican support ahead of the election. - Schaff’s emphasis on taxes, regulation and political relationships suggests the campaign is positioning Wallace as both a policy-aligned and well-connected candidate.

What's next: - Wallace will face voters in the Nov. 3 election. - The endorsement may be used by Wallace’s campaign to build momentum with Republican voters and local activists.