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MD-05 Democratic nominee?
$17.8K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Senator
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age64 years old (Jul 26, 1961)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park — B.S. (chemistry & agriculture), 1983
Notable personal detailsArthur Carr Ellis is a Democratic politician and accountant who has served in the Maryland Senate representing District 28 since January 2019. He is a candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District in 2026 and has an authorized campaign committee registered with the FEC. He is a University of Maryland, College Park graduate and a U.S. military veteran.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
No clear, comprehensive public position on broad tax policy (e.g., raising rates on high incomes or advocating major tax cuts) was found in campaign materials or legislative testimony. Available evidence shows support for targeted tax measures and securing public funding for local projects (for example, proposing a commuter tax credit and advocating for transportation funding), but not a clear overall stance on taxation levels or redistribution.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare and addressing health disparities through state-level policy changes, including hospital reporting on disparities and measures to improve maternal health and statewide clinical networks.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and expanding reproductive rights, including voting to approve a 2023 Senate vote to place a Maryland constitutional amendment recognizing reproductive freedom on the ballot and sponsoring/advancing maternal health and access measures (Medicaid coverage expansions and related supports).
Climate & Energy
Supports state-level climate and environmental actions, has sponsored or amended climate-related legislation (including amendments to the Climate Solutions Now Act) and earned high scores from Maryland environmental groups indicating consistent pro-environment votes. Emphasizes urban greening and community-focused climate measures and has submitted testimony in support of environmental/energy-related bills.
Public Safety & Guns
Arthur Ellis sponsored legislation (SB 245) to significantly limit the role of school resource officers in Maryland schools, including prohibiting routine discipline by SROs, requiring SROs to conceal firearms except in violent emergencies, and to wear civilian clothing; the bill also proposed funding to replace armed SROs with unarmed security and expand mental/behavioral health services. These positions indicate support for police reform in schools and targeted restrictions related to firearms in educational settings while investing in alternative safety measures.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 12, 2026
Arthur Ellis is in the news as a candidate in the upcoming 2026 race for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. A recent voter guide says the contest is shaping up around issues like affordability, healthcare, jobs, economic growth, and immigration. The Democratic primary is set for June 23, 2026, with the general election on November 3, 2026.
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Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$212.5K
$159.4K
$106.3K
$53.1K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$212.5K
$207.7K
$4.9K
$325.41
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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