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Maryland · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 5

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Adrian Boafo Democratic Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Maryland's 5th Congressional District (open seat). Full profile → Chris Chaffee Republican Republican small-business owner and repeat candidate running for Maryland's 5th Congressional District in 2026 Full profile → Mildred Marie Hall Independent Independent write-in candidate for Maryland's 5th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election Full profile →
Brian Jordan Unaffiliated Brian Jordan is an unaffiliated candidate who registered but withdrew or did not make the ballot. Withdrew
Jonathan Burruss No party listed A write-in filer whose write-in candidacy was withdrawn and whose petition filing failed to submit the required number of signatures. Withdrew

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IssueAdrian Boafo
Democratic
Chris Chaffee
Republican
Mildred Marie Hall
Independent
Economy & jobsSupports raising minimum wage, cutting taxes for working families Supports lower costs, economic growth, and Trump's economic plan no sourced position
HousingSupports lower housing costs; opposes Wall Street home purchases Supports streamlining permits to address housing shortage no sourced position
Health careSupports universal healthcare access and Medicare for All option no sourced position no sourced position
ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform; sponsored ICE Breaker Act Supports securing the border and ending trafficking no sourced position
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports reproductive rights and abortion access Previously stated abortion allowed only if mother's life is at risk no sourced position
EducationSupports public school funding, teacher pay, and phone-free schools Previously opposed federal national graduation standards like Common Core no sourced position
Climate & energySupports clean energy expansion, Climate Superfund, and polluter accountability Supports American energy independence; no stated climate policy no sourced position
Crime & public safetySupports criminal justice reform, police accountability, and reentry services Supports law enforcement, border security, and ending trafficking no sourced position
Taxes & budgetCut taxes for working families; raise minimum wage; make corporations pay more Supports fuel-tax suspension and balanced-budget mandate no sourced position
GunsSupports common-sense gun safety reforms and children's mental health investment Supports Second Amendment protections no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voting rights expansion, overturning Citizens United, and anti-corruption reforms Supports election integrity and voluntary term limits no sourced position
Foreign policy & defenseSupports NATO, Ukraine aid, U.S.-Israel alliance, and increased humanitarian aid for Palestinians Opposes ground troops; wants Iran denuclearized; opposed Ukraine aid no sourced position

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