5th District gets crowded, Ferguson won’t say the ‘D’ word, Ellis’ AI journey continues, in notes

By: William J. Ford, Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 1,632

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Everybody knew that when longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) finally stepped down it would unleash a flood of candidates hoping to replace him. But this flood is close to biblical.

At least 20 people have announced plans to run for the seat that Hoyer held for more than 40 years, and there are still three weeks left before the filing deadline.

The latest to announce are Harry Dunn, the former U.S. Capitol Police office turned …

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