Michelle Talkington
Michelle Talkington (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Maryland's 5th Congressional District. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 23, 2026.
Biography
Michelle Talkington was born in Southern California. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park. Her professional experience includes working as a small business owner. She has served as HOA president and as a director for local theaters.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Maryland's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 23, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 5
Jonathan Burruss, Brian Jordan, and Mildred Hall are running in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on November 3, 2026.
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| Jonathan Burruss (Unaffiliated) | ||
| Brian Jordan (Unaffiliated) | ||
| Mildred Hall (Other) (Write-in) | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jonathan Burruss (Unaffiliated)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5
The following candidates are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on June 23, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Steny Hoyer (D)
- Jennifer Cross (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5
Chris Chaffee, Bryan Duval Cubero, and Michelle Talkington are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on June 23, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jordan Eversley (R)
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2024
See also: Maryland's 5th Congressional District election, 2024
Maryland's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)
Maryland's 5th Congressional District election, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Maryland District 5
Incumbent Steny Hoyer defeated Michelle Talkington in the general election for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Steny Hoyer (D) | 67.8 | 283,619 |
 | Michelle Talkington (R) | 32.0 | 133,985 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 999 | ||
| Total votes: 418,603 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5
Incumbent Steny Hoyer defeated Quincy Bareebe, Mckayla Wilkes, and Andrea Crooms in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Steny Hoyer | 72.3 | 69,723 |
 | Quincy Bareebe | 10.3 | 9,970 | |
 | Mckayla Wilkes | 10.1 | 9,743 | |
 | Andrea Crooms | 7.2 | 6,955 | |
| Total votes: 96,391 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Leonard Proctor (D)
- Joey Thompson (D)
- Lindsay Donahue (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5
Michelle Talkington advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Maryland District 5 on May 14, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Talkington | 100.0 | 27,202 |
| Total votes: 27,202 | |||
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Endorsements
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2022
See also: Maryland State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Maryland State Senate District 28
Incumbent Arthur Ellis defeated Michelle Talkington in the general election for Maryland State Senate District 28 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Arthur Ellis (D) | 67.0 | 30,168 |
| Michelle Talkington (R) | 32.8 | 14,765 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 64 | ||
| Total votes: 44,997 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 28
Incumbent Arthur Ellis defeated Vontasha Simms in the Democratic primary for Maryland State Senate District 28 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Arthur Ellis | 68.4 | 10,426 |
| Vontasha Simms | 31.6 | 4,827 | ||
| Total votes: 15,253 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 28
Michelle Talkington advanced from the Republican primary for Maryland State Senate District 28 on July 19, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Michelle Talkington | 100.0 | 3,610 |
| Total votes: 3,610 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Campaign website
Talkington’s campaign website stated the following:
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The Economy Fixing the Broken Economy Lowering taxes on small businesses and the middle class, putting money back in the pockets of hard working-Americans. Government shouldn't outspend the economy, it's time to review and consolidate programs and reduce overall spending. Housing across America is too expensive, its time we build work-force housing to reinvigorate America's suffocating economy. Instead of racking up trillions on the tab of hard-working Americans, ending inflation is simple and Michelle will do just that by lowering spending. Education Rebuilding the Future of American Education Reforming No Child Left Behind and repealing Common Core Standards. Ending and preventing bureaucrats from writing education curriculum, while putting the power back in the hands of the parents and teachers. Building a national registry for parents to check curriculum and be informed of what their children are and will be learning and provide information. All parents should have an option to place their children in schools that benefit them to the fullest extent possible. Crime Rescuing America from crime Instead of letting Criminals off with a small fine for violent crime, it's time to punish them and ensure communities are kept safe. Repeat offenders shouldn't have their sentences lightened. They should face stiffer consequences for their crimes. While some prosecutors are minimizing the actions of criminals, congress must enforce stricter protocols for prosecutorial conduct. Criminals at a higher rate in nearly forty-years are breaking into vehicles, homes, and other properties. It's time to crack down.[2] |
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| —Michelle Talkington’s campaign website (2024)[3] | ||
2022
Michelle Talkington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Talkington's responses.
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- Economy is key, and retaining maryland residents for generations is crucial. I will work within the legislature to reduce taxes. I support the repeal of the inflation tax as Marylanders are suffering at greater levels than other states. Lowering taxes for retirees, military, and first responders will ensure Maryland families can remain in our great state. I will fight to secure a higher return on our Charles County tax dollars.
- Education is critical and Parents have the right to ensure the best education for their child. We must immediately address the loss of learning, sinking math & literacy rates, violence, and mismanaged funding that leaves our students and valuable teachers lacking.
- Crime must be met with stiff consequences and criminals, especially violent and repeat offenders, must be taken off the streets. Without safe streets, we lose our communities. We can do this while addressing mental health and rehabilitation for those whose behavior warrants it. I support the police and believe we can meet the balance of law enforcement and accountability.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Talkington 4 Congress, "Meet Michelle," accessed April 19, 2024
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Michelle Talkington’s campaign website, “Issues,” accessed April 19, 2024
