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U.S. House District 5 Democratic Primary

Election Date:June 23, 2026Register by:June 13, 2026
Current holder:Steny H. Hoyer(Democratic)

The U.S. House District 5 Democratic Primary in Maryland will be held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th congressional district. The winner will advance to the general election to compete for the seat currently held by a Republican incumbent.

About This Race

The U.S. House District 5 Democratic Primary in Maryland will be held on June 23, 2026, to select the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th congressional district. The winner will advance to the general election to compete for the seat currently held by a Republican incumbent.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
June 23, 2026
Registration Deadline
June 13, 2026
Early Voting Starts
June 6, 2026
Early Voting Ends
June 21, 2026

How to Vote

Maryland residents can register to vote online through the Maryland State Board of Elections website, by mail, or in person at local board offices. Early voting runs from June 6 to June 21, 2026, and Election Day is June 23. Voters must present a valid ID if voting for the first time in Maryland or if their registration is incomplete.

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Incumbent
Democratic

Steny H. Hoyer

U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district

Biography

Steny H. Hoyer is the incumbent U.S. Representative serving Maryland's 5th district since 1981 and former House Majority Leader. He is running for re-election to continue his work on economic growth, healthcare access, and democratic reforms in Southern Maryland and the Washington suburbs.

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Democratic

McKayla Wilkes

U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district

Biography

McKayla Wilkes is a community organizer, educator, and former Democratic candidate who ran in the 2020 and 2022 primaries. She is running again to advocate for working families, climate justice, and equitable investment in underserved communities across Prince George's and Charles counties.

Campaign Website

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