
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleUnited States Capitol Police officer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age42 years old (Sep 25, 1983)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundUnited States Capitol Police officer
EducationJames Madison University (B.S.)
Notable personal detailsHarry Anthony Dunn is a former United States Capitol Police officer (2008–2023) and author who became nationally known for defending the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack and later testifying before Congress. He previously ran in the 2024 Democratic primary for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District, finishing second. In 2026 he is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Maryland's 5th Congressional District.
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Positions
Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and backing state-level measures to restrict ICE activity and bar local 287(g) agreements; describes himself as pro-law-enforcement while opposing ICE expansion. Positions emphasize limiting federal immigration-enforcement operations and protecting local jurisdictions from partnering with ICE.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports protecting and defending abortion rights and lists abortion/reproductive rights among campaign priorities. Positions emphasize defending access rather than proposing new restrictions.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports comprehensive gun safety reforms including universal background checks, assault weapons ban, licensing requirements, holding gun manufacturers accountable, and funding research into gun violence. Seeks to protect Second Amendment rights while implementing these restrictions as "common sense" reforms to reduce gun violence.
Polls

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Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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