Leigha Messick

Leigha Messick is a candidate for Representative in Congress Primary Election in 2026 in Congressional District 5, Maryland. Running as Democratic.

Representative in Congress in Congressional District 5, Maryland

Also running: Mark Arness, Rushern L. Baker, III, Quincy Bareebe, Wala Blegay, Adrian Boafo, Reuben B. Collins, II, Ellis D. Colvin, Harry Anthony Dunn, Arthur Ellis, Elldwnia English, Terry Antonio Jackson, 2nd, Harry Jarin, Walter Kirkland, Jerry Lightfoot, Heather Luper, James Anderson Makle, Jr., Keith Salkowski, Kenneth Simons, Alexis S. Solis, Tracy Starr, Dave Sundberg, Harold Tolbert, Nicole A. Williams, Chris Chaffee, Bryan DuVal, Michelle Talkington, Jonathan Burruss, Mildred Marie Hall, Brian S. Jordan.

Leigha Messick is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland's 5th Congressional District. A native of Southern Prince George's and Charles County, she was raised in Suitland and Waldorf. Her professional experience includes roles as a nonprofit executive, community organizer, and business owner. Messick's campaign platform is defined by an anti-establishment and anti-MAGA position. Specific policy stances include support for congressional term limits and the abolition of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. She is contending for the open district seat, with the Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2026.