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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 raceHeather Luper is running for U.S. Representative in Maryland District 5 to replace Congressman Steny Hoyer, who announced he would not seek reelection. A social worker and woman of faith, she values compassion and community while committing to listening to concerns and amplifying the voices of neighbors across District 5. Her campaign mission focuses on restoring trust in public service by fighting for policies that uplift working families, Veterans, seniors, and underserved communities. She believes strength and compassion must guide every policy and action, with a commitment to leading change that strengthens communities, expands opportunity, and ensures residents of all backgrounds have a voice in shaping their shared future.
Sources: Campaign website
To restore trust in public service by listening to the people of District 5 and fighting for policies that uplift working families, Veterans, seniors, and underserved communities.
My campaign is rooted in the belief that strength and compassion must guide every policy and every action.
I am committed to leading change that strengthens our communities, expands opportunity, and ensures that residents of all backgrounds have a voice in shaping our shared tomorrow.
As a social worker and woman of faith, Heather values compassion and community. She is committed to listening to the concerns and amplifying the voices of our neighbors and communities.
Source: heatherluper.com
Healthcare
Expanding access to medical and mental health services, lowering prescription costs, advancing research and care in women's health and wellness
“Heather brings years of experience in healthcare. She knows firsthand the importance of expanding access to medical and mental health services, lowering the cost of prescriptions, and advancing research and care in women's health and wellness.”
Affordability and Economic Growth
Advocating for underserved communities, building an economy that works for everyone, generating opportunities for job-creation in communities across the District
“Heather is committed to advocating for underserved communities, building an economy that works for everyone, and generating opportunities for job-creation in communities across the District.”
Federal Workers
Concerns about dismantling protections for working-class and federal employees, silencing labor unions, diminishing benefits and services meant for vulnerable populations
“January 2025 marked a sweeping shift in federal government priorities, with an active push to dismantle protections for working‑class and federal employees, silence labor unions, and diminish or even eliminate benefits and services meant for the most vulnerable.”
“expanding access to medical and mental health services, lowering the cost of prescriptions, and advancing research and care in women's health and wellness”
Source“building an economy that works for everyone, and generating opportunities for job-creation in communities across the District”
Source“fighting for policies that uplift working families, Veterans, seniors, and underserved communities”
Source“fighting for policies that uplift working families, Veterans, seniors, and underserved communities”
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