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DemocraticDid Not Advance to General ElectionDemocratic PrimarySouthern MD Resident• U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland District 5

Arthur Ellis

Charles County, MarylandMaryland State Senator, District 28Committee: Arthur Ellis for Congress
Did Not Advance to General Election • Historic Primary ArchiveNot on Nov 3 Ballot

Competed in the June 23, 2026 Democratic Primary Election and received 2,883 votes (2.9%). This candidate did not win the party nomination and will NOT appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.

Maryland State Senator representing District 28 (Charles County) since 2019 and Democratic candidate for Congress in MD-05. CPA, U.S. Air Force veteran, and university educator championing Southern Maryland economic development, higher education access, and healthcare equity.

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Infrastructure, Roads & TransitVerified Public Record

Federal Transit Expansion & Southern Maryland Rail Connectivity

As State Senator and candidate for Congress, champions bringing federal passenger rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) from Prince George's and DC into Charles and Southern Maryland.

Candidate Quote:

"Southern Maryland has been marooned without rapid transit for too long. In Congress, I will leverage federal Department of Transportation grants to finally link our region with modern rail and transit connections."

Date: 2026-02-15View Source

Official Campaign Priorities

  • Bringing federal transit and rail infrastructure to Southern Maryland (including Light Rail/BRT)
  • Expanding federal investment in Charles, St. Mary's, and Calvert community healthcare systems
  • Strengthening federal procurement opportunities for local minority and veteran-owned small businesses