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Leigha Messick

Leigha Messick

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Overview

Current roleCandidate

PartyDemocratic

LocationMaryland

Notable personal detailsLeigha Michele Messick is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District (MD-05) in the 2026 election cycle. She has filed with the Federal Election Commission and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Leigha for Congress. She previously ran for local office in Charles County, Maryland, and has been listed as a candidate in the June 23, 2026 Maryland primary election for U.S. House.

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Immigration & Border

The candidate has taken public action opposing local law enforcement cooperation with ICE and seeking protections for immigrant communities, indicating support for limiting local enforcement collaboration while prioritizing community safety. The available evidence shows advocacy for transparency and community-focused policies on ICE interactions but does not specify broader federal immigration reforms or a pathway to citizenship.

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