Jerry Lightfoot
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Department of the Interior — Narcotics subject matter expert (2019–2026)
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundU.S. Department of the Interior — Narcotics subject matter expert (2019–2026)
EducationStrayer University — B.S., Business Administration (2021)
Notable personal detailsJerry Lightfoot is a Democratic candidate who ran in the 2026 primary for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. He served in the U.S. Army as a military police soldier from 2006 to 2019 and later worked at the U.S. Department of the Interior as a narcotics subject matter expert. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Strayer University in 2021.
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Positions
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
Jerry Lightfoot is one of 24 Democrats running in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The race is drawing attention ahead of the June 23 primary, with voters weighing issues like affordability, healthcare, jobs, economic growth, and immigration. The district’s general election is set for November 3, 2026.
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