Leigha Messick
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
$45.0K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
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$45.0KJUN 24, 2026Candidate Overview
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Current roleCandidate
PartyDemocratic
LocationMaryland
Notable personal detailsLeigha Michele Messick is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She filed with the Federal Election Commission as a candidate for U.S. House (MD-05) and ran an authorized committee, Leigha for Congress. Messick maintained an official campaign website and campaign social media presence during the 2026 cycle.
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Leigha Messick is in the news because she was one of the candidates in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The race drew a crowded field, and recent coverage focused on the primary itself and the broader contest for the seat. Adrian Boafo was later projected to win the Democratic nomination, which means Messick did not emerge as the nominee.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland’s state primary
2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 5th Congressional District
Adrian Boafo wins Democratic nomination for Maryland's 5th congressional district, CBS News Projects
What to expect in Maryland’s state primary
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Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
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