Maryland's 5th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics
Counties in this district
- Anne Arundel County
- Calvert County
- Charles County
- Prince George's County
- St. Mary's County
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Your representatives
Steny H. Hoyer
Democrat
Representative since Jan 5, 1981
Raised $402,330 · Cash on hand $322,867 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026
How Steny H. Hoyer voted
| Date | Measure | Position | Chamber result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗ Passage | Yea | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
| 9/16/26 | House On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗ Passage | Nay | Passed |
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2026 elections
Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
Past results
2022 general election
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steny HoyerWinner | D | 182,478 | 65.90% |
| Chris Palombi | R | 94,000 | 33.94% |
| Write-ins | 442 | 0.16% |
2020 general election
Held under different district lines
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steny H. HoyerWinner | D | 274,210 | 68.75% |
| Chris Palombi | R | 123,525 | 30.97% |
| Write-ins | 1,104 | 0.28% |
Demographics
| Measure | This district | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 805,367 | 6,263,220 | 340,110,990 |
| Median age (years) | 40.5 | 39.8 | 39.2 |
| Median household income | $128,699 | $102,905 | $81,604 |
| Below poverty level | 5.5% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 43.1% | 44.7% | 36.8% |
| Race and ethnicity | |||
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 8.8% | 13.3% | 20.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino | |||
| White alone | 41.3% | 45.3% | 56.3% |
| Black or African American alone | 40.2% | 28.7% | 11.7% |
| Asian alone | 3.2% | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Foreign-born | 9.4% | 17.1% | 14.8% |
| Veterans (civilian adults 18+) | 11.0% | 6.8% | 5.9% |
Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗