Primary
Democratic Primary
Held June 23, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Boafo ✓ | 33,070 | 32.7% | |
| Quincy Bareebe | 17,505 | 17.3% | |
| Harry Dunn | 14,182 | 14.0% | |
| Wala Blegay | 11,256 | 11.1% | |
| Rushern Baker | 10,583 | 10.5% | |
| Arthur Ellis | 2,883 | 2.9% | |
| Reuben B. Collins, II | 1,639 | 1.6% | |
| Harry Jarin | 1,515 | 1.5% | |
| Nicole A. Williams | 1,444 | 1.4% | |
| Alexis S. Solis | 949 | 0.9% | |
| Dave Sundberg | 898 | 0.9% | |
| Leigha Messick | 794 | 0.8% | |
| Mark Arness | 617 | 0.6% | |
| Walter Kirkland | 505 | 0.5% | |
| Tracy Starr | 502 | 0.5% | |
| Jerry Lightfoot | 460 | 0.5% | |
| Terry Jackson II | 402 | 0.4% | |
| Heather Luper | 377 | 0.4% | |
| Harold Tolbert | 373 | 0.4% | |
| Ellis D. Colvin | 286 | 0.3% | |
| Elldwnia English | 257 | 0.3% | |
| Keith Salkowski | 203 | 0.2% | |
| Kenneth Simons | 160 | 0.2% | |
| James Anderson Makle, Jr. | 149 | 0.2% |
Republican Primary
Held June 23, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Chaffee ✓ | 11,530 | 51.2% | |
| Michelle Talkington | 7,865 | 34.9% | |
| Bryan DuVal | 3,144 | 14.0% |
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Race Overview
Candidates
Chris Chaffee Nominee
RepublicanAverage is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more. How accurate is each pollster? →
No polls in the last 90 days.
Questions About This Race
Is the 2026 MD-05 House race competitive?
No — the expert consensus rates it Safe D for Democrats.
When is the 2026 MD-05 House race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
OPEN: Hoyer announced retirement Jan 2026 after 45 years. 30+ candidates filed.
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