Boris Velasquez
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
MD-08 Democratic nominee?
$6.3K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
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$6.3KJUN 24, 2026Candidate Overview
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Current roleU.S. Marine (veteran)
PartyDemocratic
LocationMaryland
BackgroundU.S. Marine (veteran)
Notable personal detailsBoris Kabel Velasquez is a Democratic candidate who ran in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District in 2026. He describes prior service as a U.S. Marine (15th Marine Expeditionary Unit) and later work as a national security technologist within federal agencies. In the 2026 Maryland Democratic primary for U.S. House (MD-08), he was on the ballot against incumbent Jamie Raskin and other challengers.
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