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MD-05 Democratic nominee?
$45.0K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Capitol Police officer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
Age42 years old (Sep 25, 1983)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundU.S. Capitol Police officer
EducationJames Madison University (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsHarry Anthony Dunn is a former U.S. Capitol Police officer (2008–2023) and author who became nationally known for defending the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack and later testifying before Congress. He ran for the Democratic nomination in Maryland's 3rd Congressional District in 2024 and later ran in Maryland's 5th Congressional District in 2026. He is a graduate of James Madison University and has been active in Democratic politics and advocacy related to democracy and political violence.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
Supports major progressive healthcare reforms, including recognizing healthcare as a human right and backing Medicare for All; emphasizes lowering prescription drug costs and integrating mental-health services into routine healthcare. Positions reflect alignment with the Congressional Progressive Caucus platform.
Immigration & Border
Harry Dunn calls for dismantling aspects of the current Trump administration immigration enforcement and has criticized ICE’s tactics; he has described the agency’s operations as terrorizing communities and signaled support for efforts to rein in or abolish ICE. His campaign centers opposition to recent immigration enforcement actions and emphasizes oversight and restrictions on federal immigration enforcement.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting and defending reproductive and abortion rights and lists abortion rights as a campaign priority. Public campaign materials and news coverage describe his platform as committed to ensuring reproductive rights.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports "common-sense" gun reform and expanded gun-safety measures while emphasizing public safety. Campaign materials and news coverage describe his platform as backing sensible gun-control policies rather than an absolute rollback of gun rights.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Harry Dunn was one of the many candidates in Maryland’s crowded 5th Congressional District Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The latest reports say Adrian Boafo won the nomination, so Dunn is no longer in the running for the seat. Earlier, Nancy Pelosi endorsed Dunn and praised his candidacy.
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Articles
FNFox News5 months ago
Nancy Pelosi endorses former US Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn
Positive
UNU.S. News & World Report1 month ago
AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in Maryland’s State Primary
Neutral
BSBaltimore Sun2 months ago
2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 5th Congressional District
Neutral
NNewsBreak1 month ago
Maryland Democrats pick their U.S. House nominees as Moore wins primary for governor
Neutral
Polls
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Harry Dunn for MD-05 Democratic nominee?
Working Families Party
Public figure
Working Families Party endorsed Harry Dunn for Congress in Maryland.
End Citizens United
Public figure
End Citizens United endorsed Harry Dunn for Maryland's 5th Congressional District.
Stop Big Money
Public figure
Stop Big Money endorsed Harry Dunn for Congress in Maryland's 5th Congressional District.
Nancy Pelosi
Public figure
Nancy Pelosi endorsed Harry Dunn in Maryland's 5th Congressional District race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$4.9M
$3.7M
$2.5M
$1.2M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$4.9M
$364.3K
$4.5M
$252.0K
Source: FEC