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Democrat
Jerry Lightfoot

Jerry Lightfoot

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Overview

Current roleU.S. Department of the Interior drug program specialist

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyLiberal Democrat

GenderMale

LocationMaryland

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BackgroundU.S. Department of the Interior drug program specialist

EducationStrayer University — B.S., Business Administration (Acquisition and Contract Management) (2021)

Notable personal detailsJerry Lightfoot is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has worked as a Drug Program Specialist at the U.S. Department of the Interior and previously served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police soldier, including deployments to Afghanistan. He also served at Fort Meade as an Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Prevention Coordinator. Lightfoot earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Strayer University.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports policies to strengthen the middle class, reduce income inequality, create good-paying jobs, support workers and unions, and invest in affordable housing and student debt relief; emphasizes building a fair economy and addressing cost-of-living pressures. The campaign platform centers on government investment to expand economic opportunity rather than on tax cuts or deregulation.

Healthcare

Jerry Lightfoot expresses support for affordable healthcare and reducing unequal access to care but does not state specific policy prescriptions or endorse particular reforms in the available campaign materials.

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Immigration & Border

Supports comprehensive immigration reform that pairs secure borders with humane treatment, oversight of enforcement practices, and pathways to citizenship. Emphasizes balancing border security and humanitarian policies.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJun 11, 2026

Jerry Lightfoot is in the news as one of the candidates in the race for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District ahead of the 2026 election. A recent voter guide says the contest is focused on 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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Articles
BSBaltimore Sun22 days ago

2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 5th Congressional District

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