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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 raceHarry Dunn is a former U.S. Capitol Police officer who served for over 15 years after joining in 2008 at rank of Private First Class. He was born on Andrews Air Force Base, raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, and graduated from James Madison University in 2005 with a B.S. degree in Health Science. Dunn gained national prominence for defending the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 insurrection while on duty, later testifying before the bipartisan January 6th Commission where he shared his account of experiencing physical attacks and racial epithets from those storming the building. President Joe Biden awarded him the Presidential Citizens Medal in recognition of his role protecting the U.S. Capitol. He is now running for Congress in Maryland's 5th Congressional District to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer, marking his second congressional campaign after an unsuccessful attempt in Maryland's 3rd District in 2024.
Sources: Campaign website
"I did my job defending our Capitol on January 6. Now with your help, I'm coming back to Congress with a vote, oversight, and subpoena power to hold Trump accountable."
"Democracy isn't a spectator sport – it's on every single one of us to leave our democracy better than we found it."
"In Congress, Harry will put Marylanders first."
"I think it's important to note that I accept this medal not as a Capitol Hill Police Officer, a job I have held for over 15 years. Rather, I am here as an American. What I did on January 6, I did as a police officer. It was my job. But what I have done every day since, I do because I am an American."
Source: harrydunnformd.com
Protecting Democracy
Dunn states he is dedicated to protecting democracy and holding Donald Trump accountable for attacks on rights and democracy, citing his Jan. 6 defense of the Capitol as foundational to this mission.
“"Harry Dunn has dedicated his life to protecting others — from defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6 to holding Donald Trump accountable for his attacks on our rights and our democracy."”
Federal Workers
Dunn notes that mass layoffs of federal workers under the Trump administration had a disproportionate impact on Maryland's 5th District.
“"The Trump administration's mass layoffs of federal workers had a disproportionate impact on the 5th District, where a large number of federal employees work."”
Public Safety
Dunn served as Incident Commander responding to emergency situations including attempted breaches of Capitol perimeter and discovery of suspicious packages.
“"From 2009 to 2023, Officer Dunn served on a First Responder Unit responsible for maintaining perimeter security around the exterior of the U.S. Capitol."”
Criminal Justice Reform
Dunn worked as Crisis Intervention Officer and member of Capitol Police Crisis Negotiation Teams trained to respond to hostage or barricade situations.
“"Officer Dunn has served as a Crisis Intervention Officer responsible for assisting individuals who may be experiencing a mental crisis."”
External news sources report that Dunn rose to national prominence for his testimony in congressional hearings about defending the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, when supporters of Donald Trump stormed the building attempting to prevent Congress from certifying Joe Biden's victory. ABC News notes Dunn compares ICE agents' aggression to what he saw from Jan. 6 insurrectionists and says "tell Donald Trump I'm coming back to the Capitol" with congressional authority. NBC News reports Dunn believes he is the right person to help his party stand up to "this administration's unrelenting assault on the rule of law, democracy and, shoot, decency." CBS News confirms this will be Dunn's second run for Congress after an unsuccessful attempt in Maryland's 3rd District in 2024.
“"From 2009 to 2023, Officer Dunn served on a First Responder Unit responsible for maintaining perimeter security around the exterior of the U.S. Capitol"”
Source“"Harry Dunn is the son of a United States Air Force veteran"”
Source“"Supporting Our Service Members and Veterans" and "Standing up for Seniors and Retirement Security" listed as campaign issues”
Source“"Healthcare" listed as a campaign issue priority on the website”
Source“"Education" listed as a campaign issue priority on the website”
Source“"I see the same aggression in ICE agents that I saw from Jan. 6 insurrectionists," Dunn says"”
Source“"Protect the Chesapeake Bay" and "Energy and the Environment" listed as campaign issue priorities”
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