Maryland's 5th Congressional District, 2026
Open seatAdrian Boafo (D) vs. Chris Chaffee (R): Maryland's 5th District election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.
Also on the ballot
- Brian Jordan, Independent civicAPI ↗
- Seat held by
- (D) Steny Hoyer, since 1981
- Election day
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
- Term
- Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2029
Who is running for Maryland's 5th Congressional District?
- Adrian Boafo, Democratic FEC filing ↗
- Chris Chaffee, Republican civicAPI ↗
- Brian Jordan, Independent civicAPI ↗
Who is replacing Steny Hoyer?
Steny Hoyer (D) is retiring. Source ↗
The winner takes the seat on January 3, 2027.
Who holds this seat now?
(D) Steny Hoyer, since 1981
When is the election?
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
This race is for Maryland's 5th Congressional District (MD-5, District 5). Find your district on the district map.
Candidate list: civicAPI ↗