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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 raceRushern L. Baker III is a U.S. Army JAG Corps Captain veteran, civil rights attorney, father, and two-term Prince George's County Executive seeking election as Maryland's 5th Congressional District Representative. He took office in 2010 when the county was confronting corruption, rising crime, economic stagnation, and a $150 million deficit, leading one of the most dramatic turnarounds in Maryland history by strengthening ethics laws, balancing the budget, rebuilding the economy, and securing projects like MGM National Harbor. Baker has spent his career moving policy, building coalitions, and working across the aisle to get results for working families facing rising costs, economic uncertainty, and healthcare challenges. He is running for Congress to bring that same experience and proven leadership to Washington, with a focus on standing up to Donald Trump when policies threaten Maryland families.
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"Ready on Day One — because he's done it before."
"When Prince George's faced a crisis, Rushern Baker III led the comeback."
"This moment demands urgency and fearless leadership."
"I'm honored to have the support of With Honor... This is a moment that demands serious leadership—people who know how to govern, work across the aisle, and deliver results from day one."
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Healthcare
Defend and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, lower prescription drug prices, expand community-based and long-term care, strengthen hospitals, and tackle workforce shortages.
“As costs rise and coverage faces renewed attacks, Rushern will defend and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, lower prescription drug prices, expand community-based and long-term care, strengthen hospitals, and tackle workforce shortages.”
Veterans Affairs
Ensure timely access to VA healthcare, strong mental health support, fair disability claims processing, and full benefits for every veteran — especially those historically underserved.
“In Congress, Rushern will fight to ensure timely access to VA healthcare, strong mental health support, fair disability claims processing, and full benefits for every veteran — especially those historically underserved.”
Fiscal Policy
Reduce prescription drug prices, make housing more affordable, protect Social Security and Medicare, cut energy costs, and expand access to childcare and eldercare.
“Rushern will fight to reduce prescription drug prices, make housing more affordable, protect Social Security and Medicare, cut energy costs, and expand access to childcare and eldercare.”
Government Ethics
Strengthen ethics laws and transparency reforms to restore public trust and end 'pay-to-play' politics.
“Rushern strengthened ethics laws and transparency reforms to restore public trust and end 'pay-to-play' politics.”
Immigration
Block county cooperation with dangerous immigration enforcement raids.
“He stood up to Donald Trump when his actions put Maryland families and workers at risk — blocking county cooperation with dangerous immigration enforcement raids”
“As costs rise and coverage faces renewed attacks, Rushern will defend and strengthen the Affordable Care Act, restore ACA tax credits, lower prescription drug prices, expand community-based and long-term care, strengthen hospitals, and tackle workforce shortages.”
Source“In Congress, Rushern will fight to ensure timely access to VA healthcare, strong mental health support, fair disability claims processing, and full benefits for every veteran — especially those historically underserved.”
Source“Rushern will fight to reduce prescription drug prices, make housing more affordable, protect Social Security and Medicare, cut energy costs, and expand access to childcare and eldercare.”
Source“Rushern strengthened ethics laws and transparency reforms to restore public trust and end 'pay-to-play' politics.”
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