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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 raceMark Arness is a candidate seeking election as U.S. Representative for Maryland's District 5. He identifies himself as a veteran, physician, and father running on a platform centered around restoring civil rights and making America 'GOOD again.' His campaign positions him against the Trump administration and MAGA movement, which he describes as a danger to democracy. Arness emphasizes fiscal conservatism through his Blue Dog label while advocating for healthcare access and protection of women's health rights. He supports maintaining Southern Maryland military bases including NAS Pax River.
Sources: Campaign website
Make America GOOD again!
MAGA: A clear and present danger to Democracy: beware the demagogues!
Blue Dog fiscal conservative: spend wisely, well Doc Arness will vote to control inflation, protect jobs and programs to insure a safe and prosperous Nation.
Caring physician will protect healthcare access Dr Arness is shocked and dismayed by the criminalization of doctors and their patients in women's health; he will vote to protect and preserve your health care rights and access to care; government has no business dictating healthcare!
Preserve our civil liberties! The Founders gave us a Bill of Ten Rights- now we have six or less!
Source: arnessforcongress.com
Civil Rights
Arness advocates for restoring the Bill of Rights and protecting civil liberties against what he calls systematic erosion under current administration.
“Restore our civil rights, protect our citizens, stop MAGA madness! The Founders gave us a Bill of Ten Rights- now we have six or less!”
Healthcare
As a physician, Arness opposes government dictation in healthcare and supports women's health rights.
“Caring physician will protect healthcare access Dr Arness is shocked and dismayed by the criminalization of doctors and their patients in women's health; he will vote to protect and preserve your health care rights and access to care”
Fiscal Policy
Arness identifies as a Blue Dog fiscal conservative who wants to control inflation and protect jobs.
“Blue Dog fiscal conservative: spend wisely, well Doc Arness will vote to control inflation, protect jobs and programs to insure a safe and prosperous Nation”
Military
Arness supports maintaining Southern Maryland military bases including NAS Pax River.
“Keep our military services strong! Mark will vote to sustain and maintain Southern Maryland bases! Keep NAS Pax River and our Joint AB operational- keep Southern Maryland safe and secure!”
“Caring physician will protect healthcare access Dr Arness is shocked and dismayed by the criminalization of doctors and their patients in women's health; he will vote to protect and preserve your health care rights and access to care”
Source“Blue Dog fiscal conservative: spend wisely, well Doc Arness will vote to control inflation, protect jobs and programs to insure a safe and prosperous Nation”
Source“Restore our civil rights, protect our citizens, stop MAGA madness! The Founders gave us a Bill of Ten Rights- now we have six or less!”
Source“Dr Arness: Veteran, Physician, Father”
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