Housing
Supports simplifying residential and commercial construction permitting.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Chris Chaffee
Candidate for U.S. House · Maryland · District 5
THE PERSON
Background
Chris Chaffee is a builder, home-improvement contractor and farmer. His campaign biography says he grew up in Prince George’s County, later moved to Calvert County and started a home-construction business in 1991.
Roots
- Raised in: Prince George’s County, Maryland
- Home community: Calvert County
- Career: Construction, home renovation and farming
Education
- Electrical training through Local 26 and the University of Maryland, according to his campaign; no college degree claimed
Background sources checked October 27, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Government accountability
Supports term limits and pledges to serve no more than three House terms.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Energy & taxes
Supports increased American energy production and a 30-day suspension of federal and state fuel taxes.
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Supports voter identification requirements.
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Supports closed borders until Congress acts and a sponsor-based process involving return abroad, vetting and legal re-entry.
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Proposes requiring data-center developments to provide electricity-bill relief in return for tax breaks, and reopening coal plants with cleaner technology.
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Opposes sending ground troops into Iran; favors inspections and ending Iran’s uranium enrichment.
Source checked October 27, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
Maryland State Board of Elections · 2026 general election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: Maryland GovPics · CC BY 2.0 · Cropped to fit
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