Chris Chaffee

Republican

Chris Chaffee

MD-05 Republican nominee?

$2.8K

JUN 24, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleSmall business owner

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderMale

LocationMaryland

BackgroundSmall business owner

EducationUniversity of Maryland, College Park (graduated 1987)

Notable personal detailsChris Chaffee is a Republican candidate in Maryland who won the Republican nomination for Maryland's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 primary. He previously ran for federal office multiple times, including as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Maryland in 2022. He graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1987 and has described starting a small business in 1991.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports cutting federal spending and reducing taxes and regulations for small businesses to promote job creation and a business-friendly environment.

Immigration & Border

Supports closing the border, strict enforcement of existing immigration laws, and measures to hold other countries financially accountable for migration; advocates strong border security and enforcement-first policies.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate opposes on-demand abortion and publicly urged policies to "save the unborn," calling for changes to Maryland’s current abortion laws. Public statements indicate a pro‑life position that seeks to curtail abortion access.

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