2026 House · Maryland

Maryland's 5th District: 2026 House race

Crosstab rating
Safe Democratic
Chance Democrats win
100%
Projected margin
D+43.2
Incumbent
Steny Hoyer
Democrat

The rating comes from the Crosstab House forecast, which combines the national environment from generic-ballot polling with each district's political lean. Explore the House map.

Other Maryland districts

MD-01 (Likely Republican) · MD-02 (Safe Democratic) · MD-03 (Safe Democratic) · MD-04 (Safe Democratic) · MD-06 (Safe Democratic) · MD-07 (Safe Democratic) · MD-08 (Safe Democratic)

Frequently asked questions

Who is favored in Maryland's 5th District in 2026?

Crosstab rates Maryland's 5th District Safe Democratic: Democrats have a 100% chance of winning it, and the forecast projects Democrats ahead by 43.2 points.

Who represents Maryland's 5th District?

Steny Hoyer (Democrat) is the incumbent.

Updated 2026-10-04 · Crosstab, nonpartisan polling analysis.