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Harry Dunn Launches Bid for Maryland’s 5th District After Hoyer Retirement

He highlights his Jan. 6 service with a call to abolish ICE in a contest expected to be crowded.

US President Donald Trump during an announcement on "Project Vault" in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.
Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn outside of Manhattan Criminal Court on May 28, 2024 in New York City.
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn speaks at a rally welcoming participants in a 14-day, 160-mile march from Philadelphia, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on September 19, 2025. 50501 DC hosted the rally to welcome the marchers, demanding that Congress defend the rights guaranteed in the constitution.
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Overview

  • The former U.S. Capitol Police officer announced a campaign to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer in Maryland's 5th District.
  • Hoyer has endorsed state Del. Adrian Boafo, signaling a competitive Democratic primary for the safe blue seat.
  • Dunn said he grew up in the district, plans to move back, and is pitching himself as a fighter on rule of law and affordability.
  • He has called for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement and, in a new campaign video, likened ICE aggression to the Jan. 6 rioters, according to Fox News.
  • After finishing second in a 2024 primary in a neighboring district, he returns with national name recognition and fundraising experience, and says he will consult constituents on Israel policy.