MD-05 Democratic nominee?
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JUN 24, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSocial worker
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyLiberal Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationMaryland
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BackgroundSocial worker
EducationWest Virginia University
Notable personal detailsHeather Marie Luper is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District. She has worked as a social worker and has been affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. She ran for Congress in the 2026 election cycle with the principal campaign committee Luper for Congress.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to medical and mental health services, lowering prescription drug costs, and advancing research and care in women’s health and wellness. Emphasizes expanding affordability and access through government action rather than endorsing wholesale privatization or single‑payer replacement of current systems.
Climate & Energy
Supports protecting the Chesapeake Bay through federal, state, and local partnerships, reducing pollution, and investing in sustainable infrastructure, clean energy, and conservation programs; advocates for funding agencies and research to monitor water quality and advance environmental health and for infrastructure resilient to climate change.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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