Maryland's 5th Congressional District (MD-5)
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Steny Hoyer, a Democrat, has represented the district since 1981.
The district includes all of Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties and parts of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 791,419, a median household income of $130,777, and a median age of 39.8. Of residents 25 and older, 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative
2026 election
Hoyer is not seeking re-election in 2026 (announced Jan 8, 2026).
17 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 MD-5 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Bareebe | Democratic | $6,805,528 | $11,198 | Jun 30 |
| Adrian Boafo | Democratic | $1,676,916 | $91,867 | Jun 30 |
| Wala Blegay | Democratic | $482,800 | $4,526 | Jun 30 |
| Harry Jarin | Democratic | $432,658 | $0 | Jul 3 |
| Rushern L. Baker III | Democratic | $369,665 | $75,204 | Jun 3 |
| Arthur Carr Ellis | Democratic | $227,421 | $78,370 | Jun 30 |
| David Sundberg | Democratic | $188,438 | $0 | Jun 30 |
| Nicole Williams | Democratic | $151,952 | $13,653 | Jun 30 |
| Walter Kirkland | Democratic | $48,296 | -$1,307 | Jun 3 |
| Reuben Burton Collins II | Democratic | $39,871 | $6,261 | Jun 30 |
| Tracy Starr | Democratic | $33,254 | $2,649 | Jun 30 |
| Alexis Solis | Democratic | $29,633 | $4,500 | Jun 30 |
| Heather Marie Luper | Democratic | $28,563 | $300 | Jul 10 |
| Terry Antonio Jackson II | Democratic | $16,322 | $0 | Apr 24 |
| Michelle Talkington | Republican | $15,640 | $2,453 | Jun 30 |
| Kenneth Simons | Democratic | $14,105 | $0 | Jun 12 |
| Leigha Michele Messick | Democratic | $8,210 | $2,758 | Jun 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 791,419
- Median household income
- $130,777
- Median age
- 39.8
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.1%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Maryland senators
Chris Van HollenU.S. Senator for Maryland · Democrat
Angela AlsobrooksU.S. Senator for Maryland · Democrat
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026