1980 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland  The 1980 congressional elections in Maryland were held on November 4, 1980, to determine who will represent the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives. Maryland has eight seats in the House, apportioned according to the 1970 United States Census. Representatives are elected for two-year terms; those elected served in the 97th Congress from January 3, 1981 until January 3, 1983.  ! scope="row" colspan="2" style="text-align: right;" | Totals