👤 About Rushern Baker III
Rushern Baker III is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 5 in Maryland’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RUSHERN BAKER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in UPPER MARLBORO, MD, with BROWN, CALVIN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $370K raised, $294K spent, and $75K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $326K from individuals and $2K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $26K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Steny Hoyer.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$370K
Cash on hand$75K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 5
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Democrat · $370K raised
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2026 candidate profile
Rushern Baker III
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Maryland House District 05
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Biography
Rushern Baker III is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 5 in Maryland’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, RUSHERN BAKER FOR CONGRESS, is registered in UPPER MARLBORO, MD, with BROWN, CALVIN listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $370K raised, $294K spent, and $75K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $326K from individuals and $2K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $26K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Steny Hoyer.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDH6MD05404
OfficeMaryland House District 05
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Maryland District 05
Primary: Jun 23, 2026 (2 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026