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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 raceBryan DuVal Cubero is a Republican candidate for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District in 2026. Cubero previously ran for the same seat in 2020 and 2022, making him a repeat candidate in the district. In past voter-guide responses, he identified with conservative priorities including term limits, property-tax relief for elderly retirees, stricter immigration policies, and strong constitutional protections for gun rights. Publicly available source material reviewed here provides limited additional biographical detail beyond his candidacies and those stated issue positions.
Immigration
DuVal stated his top priority in Congress includes stopping illegal immigration and limiting legal immigration.
“Term limits/Property taxes on elderly retirees/stop illegal and limit legal immigration.”
Tax Policy
He opposes government control over everyday lives and supports fiscal restraint, comparing citizens to a household budget.
“US citizens and Resident Aliens must live on a budget or face bankruptcy.”
Gun Rights
DuVal views gun ownership as a constitutional right guaranteed to all citizens.
“It is a Constitutional rights that is guaranteed to all citizens . . .”
Government Ethics
He opposes abortion and assisted suicide on religious grounds while expressing concern about government overreach into daily lives.
“I don't believe in either one due to religious reasons, but I don't think we should let the Govt have this much control over the every day lives of Americans.”
Fiscal Policy
He supports both a Human Life Amendment and Balanced Budget Amendment.
“Would you support the passage of the Human Life Amendment?: Yes Would you support the passage of the Balanced Budget Amendment?: Yes”
Marijuana
DuVal opposes legalization of marijuana.
“I don't think it is a good idea . . .”
“US citizens and Resident Aliens must live on a budget or face bankruptcy.”
Source“stop illegal and limit legal immigration.”
Source“I wont vote yes on any Bill/Law that robs Americans of there freedoms/liberties/rights.”
Source“Term limits/Property taxes on elderly retirees.”
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