Terry Jackson
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
$45.0K
JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
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0.1%chance to win
$45.0KJUN 24, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Navy veteran
PartyDemocratic
GenderMale
LocationMaryland
BackgroundU.S. Navy veteran
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Notable personal detailsTerry Antonio Jackson II is a Democratic candidate who ran for U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He has described himself as a U.S. Navy veteran and a former federal physical security specialist. He was also listed in Maryland legislative materials as a member of the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors (term beginning July 1, 2023).
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Political Positions
Healthcare
Supports improving access to affordable healthcare and protecting Medicare and Social Security, emphasizing benefits protection for veterans and seniors. Focuses on affordability and maintaining government programs that provide coverage and benefits for vulnerable populations.
Climate & Energy
Supports federal clean-energy investments and climate resilience measures for Maryland’s 5th District, including defending and expanding the Inflation Reduction Act, modernizing the grid, and creating union-built clean energy jobs. Prioritizes Chesapeake Bay restoration, coastal resilience, stormwater and flood mitigation, and environmental justice while opposing poorly planned data centers that lack proper environmental and water-use safeguards. Emphasizes helping watermen and local maritime economies adapt to climate impacts.
Latest News
Terry Jackson is one of 24 candidates running in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary to replace 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 around the contest has focused on major voter concerns like affordability, healthcare, jobs, economic growth, and immigration.
Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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