Rushern L. Baker, III
Received 10,588 votes (10.5%) in the Democratic Primary Election. This candidate is not active on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot.
Former two-term Prince George's County Executive (2010-2018), former Maryland State Delegate, and Democratic candidate for MD-05. Accomplished executive leader with a proven record of economic revitalization, public education investment, and violent crime reduction.
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Regional Economic Development & Federal Facility Protection
Leverages his executive experience as Prince George's County Executive to build a regional coalition protecting federal installations across MD-05, including NAS Pax River and Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center.
"MD-05 is home to the finest federal research and defense facilities in the world. As your Congressman, I will defend federal workers, expand defense research appropriations, and deliver good-paying union jobs."
Official Campaign Priorities
- Delivering federal resources for regional transportation, transit expansion, and bridge infrastructure
- Rebuilding the middle class through federal support for union jobs, apprenticeships, and green energy
- Strengthening federal voting rights, healthcare affordability, and criminal justice reform
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