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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 raceTerry Antonio Jackson, 2nd is a Prince George's County resident and Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Maryland's 5th Congressional District in 2026. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, Jackson served 23 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a 100% disabled veteran, and later worked as a Physical Security Specialist with the U.S. Department of Justice. He holds a Bachelor's degree from American Military University. He is running in the extraordinarily crowded June 23, 2026 Democratic primary to fill the open seat left by the retirement of longtime incumbent Steny Hoyer, who served the district for over 45 years. Jackson's campaign priorities include protecting Social Security and Medicare, cutting taxes for working families, strengthening veterans' healthcare, expanding public transit across Prince George's, Charles, and St. Mary's counties, and restoring trust and transparency in government. He has pledged to refuse corporate PAC money and donate or waive a portion of his congressional salary if elected. Maryland's 5th Congressional District, rated Safe Democratic by major election forecasters, spans Prince George's, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's counties.