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U.S. Representative · Congressional District 5 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
A U.S. Representative serves as your district's voice in Congress, where they vote on federal laws, national budgets, and policies that impact daily life. They are responsible for securing federal funding for local infrastructure and helping residents resolve issues with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration or the Department of Veterans Affairs. This office matters because it ensures your community’s specific needs and priorities are represented in the national government.
View all candidates in this raceBrian Jordan is an independent candidate running for U.S. Representative in Maryland's 5th District in 2026. He identifies as a married father of four, a veteran Naval Officer, a Maryland small business owner, and an inventor. His campaign emphasizes serving the people rather than party lines, with a focus on accountability, fresh energy, and listening to constituents. Jordan highlights problems he sees across the district's communities including underfunded schools, roads needing repair, struggling small businesses, and neighbors who feel unheard. He positions himself as dedicated to Maryland's growth and community, aiming to bring meaningful change through leaders who listen and act.
Sources: Campaign website
"Brian Jordan for Congress, Dedicated to Maryland's Growth & Community"
"Brian Jordan is committed to empowering Maryland residents and small businesses to thrive without the burden of increased taxes."
"His vision centers on serving the people, not party lines, ensuring a stronger, more prosperous Maryland for all."
"As a former Naval Officer, I care about people, believe in service, and know that meaningful change requires leaders who listen and act."
Source: brianjordanforcongress.com
Small Business Growth
Jordan pledges to help small businesses thrive without increased taxes and cut red tape from federal regulations
“"Brian Jordan is committed to empowering Maryland residents and small businesses to thrive without the burden of increased taxes."”
Federal Employees
Protecting federal employees' pay, benefits, and agency funding from partisan political shutdowns and budget games
“"Brian Jordan, candidate for MD-5, pledges to protect federal employees' pay, benefits, and agency funding from partisan political shutdowns and budget games."”
Regulation Reform
Addressing hidden costs from federal regulations hurting local startups and small businesses with plans to cut red tape
“"Brian Jordan discusses how hidden costs from federal regulations are hurting Maryland's local startups and small businesses, outlining plans to cut red tape and promote growth."”
Education Funding
Addressing schools that aren't fully funded in the 5th District communities
“"I see problems in the 5th District's communities—whether it's schools that aren't fully funded, roads that need repair, small businesses that are struggling, or neighbors who feel unheard."”
Infrastructure
Addressing roads and infrastructure needs across district communities
“"I see problems in the 5th District's communities—whether it's schools that aren't fully funded, roads that need repair, small businesses that are struggling, or neighbors who feel unheard."”
Veterans Care
Fighting for veterans' healthcare and benefits they have earned through their service
“"Brian, a veteran himself, is a staunch advocate for the veterans and federal employees in St. Mary's, fighting for the healthcare and benefits they have earned through their service."”
“"Brian Jordan is committed to empowering Maryland residents and small businesses to thrive without the burden of increased taxes."”
Source“"empowering Maryland residents and small businesses to thrive without the burden of increased taxes"”
Source“"I see problems in the 5th District's communities—whether it's schools that aren't fully funded, roads that need repair"”
Source“"I see problems in the 5th District's communities—whether it's schools that aren't fully funded, roads that need repair"”
Source“"Brian, a veteran himself, is a staunch advocate for the veterans and federal employees in St. Mary's, fighting for the healthcare and benefits they have earned through their service."”
Source“"His vision centers on serving the people, not party lines, ensuring a stronger, more prosperous Maryland for all."”
Source“"Brian Jordan for Congress, Dedicated to Maryland's Growth & Community"”
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