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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 raceEllis D. Colvin is running for U.S. Representative in Maryland District 5 as a candidate focused on addressing the nation's cost of living emergency and restoring American leadership. A former member of the United States Army who served with distinction after ROTC at Wofford College, he spent decades in the Intelligence Community before entering politics. His campaign, America@Work, emphasizes providing justice, opportunity, and security for all Americans while refocusing federal power on domestic priorities like healthcare, economic competitiveness, and voting rights. Colvin pledges to use his national security background to ensure government works for genuine security and opportunity rather than endless foreign engagement. He advocates for universal healthcare access, tax reform to benefit working families, and accountability in law enforcement.
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Healthcare
Colvin pledges to ensure universal coverage by streamlining government bureaucracy and reinvesting savings into healthcare and elder care.
“I will fight for universal healthcare and medical insurance coverage to ensure health equity and reverse the spread of disease in this country. This is absolutely among my best public policy position which is directed at the affordability issue.”
Economic Development
He aims to create increased wealth for every citizen, expand opportunities for high paying jobs, and modernize trade to benefit American workers.
“I will enact policies to secure the right to work for every American citizen and resident... develop legislation to strengthen US global and economic competitiveness.”
Education
Colvin supports government-furnished early childhood education, federalization of public schools, and placing teachers on the federal General Schedule.
“I support government-furnished, early childhood education; reform and federalization of public schools and placement of America’s teachers on the federal General Schedule (GS) for higher and consistent salaries.”
Public Safety
He plans to establish a Uniform Code for Law Enforcement (UCLE) and ensure police are not immune, protecting citizens from aggressive policing.
“I'll work to establish a Uniform Code for Law Enforcement (UCLE)... However, the voters will know they can trust me to protect them from aggressive policing by law enforcement personnel.”
Immigration
Colvin pledges to protect every American from abusive ICE enforcement practices that undermine community security and trust.
“Protect every American from abusive ICE enforcement and practices that undermine community security and trust.”
“I will fight for universal healthcare and medical insurance coverage to ensure health equity and reverse the spread of disease in this country.”
Source“I support government-furnished, early childhood education; reform and federalization of public schools and placement of America’s teachers on the federal General Schedule (GS).”
Source“I will enact policies to secure the right to work for every American citizen and resident... develop legislation to strengthen US global and economic competitiveness.”
Source“I'll work to establish a Uniform Code for Law Enforcement (UCLE) that ensures every officer upholds the highest standards of conduct.”
Source“Protect every American from abusive ICE enforcement and practices that undermine community security and trust.”
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