Maryland's 5th congressional district comprises all of

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, St. Mary's, and Calvert counties, as well as portions of Prince George's and Anne Arundel counties. The district is currently represented by

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, the current

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History

When it was defined in 1788, the 5th Congressional District centered on

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. It consisted of the current Maryland counties of Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico,

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. In 1792 the boundaries of Maryland's congressional districts were redrawn, and the 5th District was made to include Baltimore and Baltimore County.

Recent election results from presidential races

Recent elections

2000s

2010s

2020s

List of members representing the district

1789–1803: One seat

1803–1833: Two seats

From 1803 to 1833, two seats were apportioned, elected at-large on a

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1833–present: One seat

Historical district boundaries

United States House of Representatives, Maryland District 5 map

Notes

Sources

Archives of Maryland Historical List United States Representatives
Maryland State Archives * *
Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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