2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland – District 5 — Candidates, Dates & Results

2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland – District 5

Nov 3, 2026

IncumbentSteny H. Hoyer Democrat

2026 Maryland's 5th congressional district election

November 3, 2026

Adrian Boafo Democrat
state delegate from the 23rd district (2023–present)
Chris Chaffee Republican
perennial candidate and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022

Independents:

Primaries

Democratic primary

June 23, 2026Results 101,019 votes

✓Adrian Boafo32.7% 33,072
state delegate from the 23rd district (2023–present)
Quincy Bareebe17.3% 17,509
assisted living care center owner and candidate for this district in 2024
Harry Dunn14.0% 14,185
former U.S. Capitol Police officer and candidate for the 3rd district in 2024
Wala Blegay11.1% 11,256
Prince George's County councilmember (2022–present)

Also on the ballot:

Republican primary

June 23, 2026Results 22,545 votes

✓Chris Chaffee51.2% 11,536
perennial candidate and nominee for U.S. Senate in 2022
Michelle Talkington34.9% 7,865
businesswoman, youth minister, and nominee for this district in 2024
Bryan DuVal Cubero14.0% 3,144
veteran and candidate for this district in 2020 and 2022

About 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland – District 5

2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Maryland – District 5 — 38 candidates tracked, election day November 3, 2026, with primary and general…

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