Albert Wynn Democratic Donna Edwards Democratic Maryland's 4th congressional district special election of 2008 took place on June 17, 2008, to fill the seat in the United States House of Representatives left vacant by the resignation of Maryland congressman Albert Wynn.

Democrat Donna Edwards won the election by a large margin.

Maryland's 4th congressional district seat was vacant after Congressman Albert Wynn resigned on May 31, 2008.

[1] Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley announced that a special election would be held on June 17, 2008, to fill the seat for the remainder of the 110th Congress.

[2] In order to save time and money, O'Malley signed legislation to allow the Democratic and Republican parties to choose candidates by committee instead of holding primaries.