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Reuben Collins II

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Reuben Collins II

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MD-05 Democratic nominee?

$17.6K

JUN 24, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleAttorney

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyModerate Democrat

LocationMaryland

BackgroundAttorney

EducationFisk University — B.A. in Political Science

Notable personal detailsReuben Burton Collins II is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland's 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has served as President of the Charles County Board of County Commissioners since December 4, 2018, and previously served as a Charles County commissioner representing District 3 (2006–2014). He is an attorney and has described operating a private law practice focused on corporate and small business transactions.

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fec.gov voteforreubencollins.com msa.maryland.gov charlescountymd.gov electionline.org southernmarylandchronicle.com cookpolitical.com en.wikipedia.org maryland.gov polymarket.com oce.pr.gov washingtoninformer.com arxiv.org cms.gov mqa-internet.doh.state.fl.us assets.nationbuilder.com thebaynet.com mdcounties.org explorecharlescounty.com csmd.edu marylandmatters.org mwcog.org ballotready.org conduitstreet.mdcounties.org 2025mdmanual.msa.maryland.gov collins.house.gov elections.state.md.us bangordailynews.com history.house.gov charlescounty.org uschamber.com washingtonpost.com cbsnews.com context-cdn.washingtonpost.com vanhollen.senate.gov hoyer.house.gov congress.gov govinfo.gov voterguide.ballotpedia.org cdn.ballotpedia.org

Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Reuben B. Collins II emphasizes expanding the local economy and commercial development to increase county revenue (e.g., attracting corporations and creating a county revenue authority) and highlights using economic growth to fund priorities like education; he does not provide a clear public record of specific tax-rate proposals or explicit support for major tax increases or cuts. The available documentation focuses on economic development and revenue-generation strategies rather than explicit federal or state tax-policy prescriptions.

Healthcare

Supports increasing access to affordable, high-quality healthcare in Charles County and has worked on local initiatives to expand services, workforce training, and community health assessments. Public comments emphasize attracting health providers and programs that reduce barriers to care rather than specifying support for particular federal reforms such as Medicare for All or a public option.

Climate & Energy

Supports phasing out coal and creating a managed transition for coal communities with funding for workers, localities, and clean energy projects; advocates planning that centers workers and environmental justice while promoting renewable energy development.

Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$11.6K

$8.7K

$5.8K

$2.9K

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$11.6K

$11.5K

$27.00

$1.80

Source: FEC

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