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MD-05 Democratic nominee?
$45.0K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleHealthcare executive
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundHealthcare executive
EducationNortheastern University
Notable personal detailsQuincy Bareebe is a Ugandan-American healthcare executive and small-business owner who ran as a Democrat for U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She founded and leads a home care business and previously worked as an auditor at KPMG and in financial management roles supporting the U.S. Department of Defense. She lives in Odenton, Maryland, and has campaigned on affordability and healthcare issues.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
The candidate emphasizes affordability, reducing income inequality, defending federal workers’ pay and benefits, and expanded social programs such as Medicare expansion and investment in education; campaign materials reference supporting local business and strengthening the local tax base but do not set out specific tax-rate or tax-increase proposals.
Healthcare
Supports defending and protecting the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug prices, and expanding Medicare benefits (including dental and vision). Emphasizes making coverage more affordable and comprehensive while protecting Medicare and VA benefits.
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Immigration & Border
Supports comprehensive immigration reform including easier paths for qualified immigrants to become citizens and mechanisms for undocumented immigrants who work, pay taxes, and have no felony convictions to achieve legal status.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and upholding reproductive freedom and reproductive rights while serving as a Democratic candidate for Maryland’s 5th District. The campaign platform lists safeguarding and upholding reproductive freedom as part of the candidate’s priorities for the district.
Climate & Energy
Supports restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay through clean-water grants, oyster-reef and wetlands restoration, and accelerating wind and solar power projects to reduce pollution and create jobs. Backs conservation incentives for farms and actions to curb pollution as part of local climate resilience efforts. Positions emphasize clean energy expansion and environmental restoration rather than phasing out all fossil fuels or endorsing Green New Deal–style language.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate emphasizes prioritizing public safety through crime prevention, support and resources for law enforcement, and investments in drug treatment while also saying she will work to reduce the number of people in prison. The campaign statement does not mention specific firearm policies (for example, background checks, red flag laws, or assault-weapon restrictions).
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 15, 2026
Quincy Bareebe is one of 24 candidates in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, where voters are choosing a replacement for retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The race is part of the 2026 election cycle, with the primary set for June 23 and the general election on November 3. Coverage of the contest has focused on the crowded field and the main issues in the district, including affordability, healthcare, jobs, economic growth, and immigration.
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Endorsements
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
Endorsers of Quincy Bareebe for MD-05 Democratic nominee?
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$6.8M
$5.1M
$3.4M
$1.7M
$0
2024
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2024
$271.4K
$219.11
$271.1K
$11.3K
Cycle 2026
$6.8M
$14.2K
$6.8M
$377.5K
Source: FEC