Reuben Collins II
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
Reuben Collins II
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
$45.0K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
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Live Odds — MD-05 Democratic nominee?
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$45.0KJUN 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleCommissioner
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundAttorney
EducationFisk University — B.A., Political Science
Notable personal detailsReuben B. Collins II is a Maryland attorney and local elected official who has served as President of the Charles County Board of County Commissioners since December 4, 2018, and previously served as a Charles County commissioner representing District 3 (2006–2014). He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Fisk University and a J.D. from the District of Columbia School of Law, and has practiced law for more than two decades. In 2026 he filed to run as a Democrat for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
No clear public position advocating major tax increases or large tax cuts was found. Public materials emphasize economic development to broaden the commercial tax base, maintaining local property tax rates while supporting budget increases for schools and county services, and promoting investment to grow local revenue. Available statements focus on local economic growth and budgeting choices rather than a clear ideological stance on state or federal tax policy.
Climate & Energy
Supports active climate policy including phasing out the dirtiest fossil fuels and measures to transition impacted communities, and has provided testimony in favor of Maryland clean-energy and climate-related legislation. Emphasizes acting for state climate leadership while supporting targeted transition programs for coal communities.
Latest News
Reuben Collins II is in the news because he is one of the candidates in Maryland’s crowded Democratic primary for the state’s 5th Congressional District, where voters are choosing a nominee to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The race drew heavy attention because 24 candidates were running, and the primary was held on June 23. Recent coverage has focused on the contest itself and the broader Maryland primary environment, but it does not yet report the general election result for the district.
2026 voter guide: Maryland’s 5th Congressional District
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Maryland’s state primary
Maryland Democrats pick their U.S. House nominees as Moore wins primary for governor
Gov. Wes Moore makes a slew of endorsements, but one name is not included
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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