George Washington University Law School, J.D., 2001 Robert J. Garagiola (born September 5, 1972) is an American lawyer and former politician from the state of Maryland.

After graduating from Ocean City High School in 1990, Rob attended Rutgers College in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

During his years as an undergraduate, Rob joined Phi Kappa Psi fraternity, served as the Rutgers Chapter president in 1993 and District 1 Archon from 1994 to 1995.

[4] Bloggers speculated Garagiola might become a candidate for Congress in Maryland's 8th congressional district should current Congressman Chris Van Hollen seek another office.

[6] On November 1, 2011, Garagiola announced his run for the newly redistricted Maryland's 6th congressional district, held by 10-term incumbent Republican Roscoe G. Bartlett.

He secured endorsements from Governor Martin O'Malley, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr. and House Minority Whip Steny H. Hoyer.