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Michelle Talkington

Michelle Talkington

Overview

Current roleSmall business owner

PartyRepublican

GenderFemale

LocationMaryland

BackgroundSmall business owner

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Notable personal detailsMichelle Talkington is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland's 5th Congressional District. She was the Republican nominee in the district in 2024 and is a declared candidate for the 2026 election cycle. Publicly available candidate questionnaire material describes her as a small business owner, married, and a mother of six children.

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fec.govdocquery.fec.govresults.elections.maryland.govhouse.govelections.maryland.govmarylandmatters.orgapi.open.fec.govthemidtermproject.orgccmdgop.comfilpac.comivoterguide.comen.wikipedia.orgcalvertcountymd.govsangamondepartments.blob.core.windows.netarxiv.orgtalkington4congress.comballotready.orgassets.nationbuilder.commgaleg.maryland.govmdgop.orgintegrityindex.uspsephology.orgmfrw.orgwashingtonpost.commdbaynews.comjustfacts.votesmart.orgcourthousenews.comwashingtonexaminer.comwashingtonjewishweek.comwusa9.comcivoren.combluevoterguide.orgballotpedia.orgthebanner.comfacebook.comgovinfo.govziplook.house.govdeveloper.ballotpedia.orglegislation.ballotpedia.org

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports lowering taxes for small businesses and the middle class, reducing government spending, and reviewing/consolidating programs to control inflation and return money to taxpayers. Advocates free-market incentives to drive business to Maryland and prioritizes fiscally conservative budget discipline.

Immigration & Border

Supports reinstating the "Remain in Mexico" policy, strengthening identity verification for asylum seekers, and securing the border; favors keeping criminals out and imposing severe consequences for illegal entry while expanding the workforce that processes legal immigration applications.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports parental notification/consent requirements for minors seeking abortion and advocates for parental involvement in minors’ medical decisions. Expressed support in testimony backing Maryland Senate Bill 891, a parental involvement enhancement bill.

News

AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Michelle Talkington 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 general election is set for November 3, 2026.

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Articles
BSBaltimore Sun2 months ago

2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 5th Congressional District

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WWTOP1 month ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland’s state primary

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$22.0K
$16.5K
$11.0K
$5.5K
$0

2024

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2024

$22.0K
$2.9K
$19.1K
$794.61

Cycle 2026

$15.6K
$2.5K
$15.2K
$844.08

Source: FEC

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