MD-05 Republican nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
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 in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District and was the party’s nominee in the 2024 general election. She has described herself publicly as a small business owner and youth minister, and she has also been involved with the Charles County Republican Central Committee. In 2026, she filed FEC paperwork to run again for Maryland’s 5th District.
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Positions
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.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262024
2026
LatestCycle 2024
Cycle 2026
Source: FEC
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