Harry Jarin for Congress
@harrymd5.bsky.social
I'm Harry Jarin, a small business owner and volunteer firefighter in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. I'm running against 23-term incumbent Steny Hoyer in Maryland's 5th Congressional District. https://harryMD5.com
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I'm Harry Jarin. I'm a small business owner and a volunteer firefighter. I'm running for Congress in Maryland's 5th district against Steny Hoyer, the longest-tenured Democrat in Congress, who's been in the seat since 1981 - before most of us were born!
Check out our launch video, "Tough Questions."
Check out our launch video, "Tough Questions."
What’s the lowest you’ve ever been paid at a job? Drop it in the comments, I want to hear. For me, it was $9/hour (plus a chicken sandwich), working in a food truck in Philly during college. That was 15 years ago, and yet today, millions of workers are still earning less than that!
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What’s the lowest you’ve ever been paid at a job? Drop it in the comments, I want to hear. For me, it was $9/hour (plus a chicken sandwich), working in a food truck in Philly during college. That was 15 years ago, and yet today, millions of workers are still earning less than that!
I spoke last night at the South County Democratic Club in Galesville to share why I’m running and why the Democratic Party needs big changes to win back the voters we've lost.
It was great to share the stage with some other amazing candidates who are stepping up right here in Anne Arundel County!
It was great to share the stage with some other amazing candidates who are stepping up right here in Anne Arundel County!
November 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I spoke last night at the South County Democratic Club in Galesville to share why I’m running and why the Democratic Party needs big changes to win back the voters we've lost.
It was great to share the stage with some other amazing candidates who are stepping up right here in Anne Arundel County!
It was great to share the stage with some other amazing candidates who are stepping up right here in Anne Arundel County!
There’s a big fight over gerrymandering here in Maryland. Trump knows Republicans are likely to lose the House next year, so he called up his minions in Texas + other GOP-controlled states to rig the elections in their favor, silence Democratic voters, and lock in minority rule.
November 12, 2025 at 5:07 PM
There’s a big fight over gerrymandering here in Maryland. Trump knows Republicans are likely to lose the House next year, so he called up his minions in Texas + other GOP-controlled states to rig the elections in their favor, silence Democratic voters, and lock in minority rule.
Good morning, Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and tried to replace her with a guy that has a giant painting of a Nazi battleship as his Zoom background, so now we rely on inflation numbers from DoorDash sponsored by Carl's Jr.
November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Good morning, Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and tried to replace her with a guy that has a giant painting of a Nazi battleship as his Zoom background, so now we rely on inflation numbers from DoorDash sponsored by Carl's Jr.
Saluting all who served on this Veterans Day, past and present, including my grandfather - the "original" Harry Jarin.
He enlisted "for the duration" in 1942 and married by grandmother on a furlough the following year, when this picture was taken.
He enlisted "for the duration" in 1942 and married by grandmother on a furlough the following year, when this picture was taken.
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Saluting all who served on this Veterans Day, past and present, including my grandfather - the "original" Harry Jarin.
He enlisted "for the duration" in 1942 and married by grandmother on a furlough the following year, when this picture was taken.
He enlisted "for the duration" in 1942 and married by grandmother on a furlough the following year, when this picture was taken.
I can explain this, at least in part. That generation of Dem leaders learned politics in the Clinton years. Clinton started out with a fairly liberal agenda, but Dems got shellacked in the '94 midterms. The lesson they drew was to not appear too lefty and "triangulate" using Republican framing.
One of the many problems with the elected leadership of the Democratic Party right now is that most of us have no idea why they are doing what they are (apparently) doing. Why would they cave *right now* for essentially nothing? What is the logic, even if it's dogshit logic? Totally unclear. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I can explain this, at least in part. That generation of Dem leaders learned politics in the Clinton years. Clinton started out with a fairly liberal agenda, but Dems got shellacked in the '94 midterms. The lesson they drew was to not appear too lefty and "triangulate" using Republican framing.
From the other hellsite: MAGA celebrating Schumer and the Democrats caving on the shutdown. GOP knew they were losing this fight politically, people were blaming them for SNAP benefits being cut and air traffic chaos, and they lost bigly in last Tuesday's elections. Democrats bailed them out again.
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
From the other hellsite: MAGA celebrating Schumer and the Democrats caving on the shutdown. GOP knew they were losing this fight politically, people were blaming them for SNAP benefits being cut and air traffic chaos, and they lost bigly in last Tuesday's elections. Democrats bailed them out again.
Jeanne Shaheen confesses live on Fox News that this whole thing was orchestrated with Schumer, and that she and six other Dems who aren't up for reelection next year are taking the fall for him. Schumer should be out of leadership by the end of the day.
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Jeanne Shaheen confesses live on Fox News that this whole thing was orchestrated with Schumer, and that she and six other Dems who aren't up for reelection next year are taking the fall for him. Schumer should be out of leadership by the end of the day.
Schumer is not the right choice for leadership. This deal was atrocious and bad politics. We all know Schumer negotiated it and had 7 non-brain-damaged Dems who are either retiring/not up for election next year take the fall for him.
‘Schumer is no longer effective’: Dems outraged over shutdown deal
‘Schumer is no longer effective’: Dems outraged over shutdown deal
Congressional democrats are furious after eight colleagues voted with Republicans.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Schumer is not the right choice for leadership. This deal was atrocious and bad politics. We all know Schumer negotiated it and had 7 non-brain-damaged Dems who are either retiring/not up for election next year take the fall for him.
Instead of fighting to save people's healthcare, Senate Dems agreed to cave in return for: 1) Worthless promises, and 2) Paying out the salaries of the elderly Dem reps who selfishly ran for reelection and promptly died in office, thus guaranteeing that harmful legislation passed in the first place!
At least the widows of the dead Democratic Reps. will get their cash. (priorities, sigh)
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Instead of fighting to save people's healthcare, Senate Dems agreed to cave in return for: 1) Worthless promises, and 2) Paying out the salaries of the elderly Dem reps who selfishly ran for reelection and promptly died in office, thus guaranteeing that harmful legislation passed in the first place!
Maryland is the most beautiful state in the country in the fall. But it’s not supposed to be 70°F in November here! And climate change isn’t going away just because Republicans decided that wind power is “woke and gay” but coal is “beautiful.”
November 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Maryland is the most beautiful state in the country in the fall. But it’s not supposed to be 70°F in November here! And climate change isn’t going away just because Republicans decided that wind power is “woke and gay” but coal is “beautiful.”
My campaign issued the following statement after Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement.
I’ve always made it clear that my campaign isn’t about age, but rather about energy and an outdated way of doing politics that’s no longer effective.
www.harrymd5.com/news/stateme...
I’ve always made it clear that my campaign isn’t about age, but rather about energy and an outdated way of doing politics that’s no longer effective.
www.harrymd5.com/news/stateme...
Harry Jarin for Congress
Harry Jarin is a small business owner and volunteer firefighter challenging Steny Hoyer for the US House of Representatives seat in Maryland's 5th District.
www.harrymd5.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:21 AM
My campaign issued the following statement after Nancy Pelosi's retirement announcement.
I’ve always made it clear that my campaign isn’t about age, but rather about energy and an outdated way of doing politics that’s no longer effective.
www.harrymd5.com/news/stateme...
I’ve always made it clear that my campaign isn’t about age, but rather about energy and an outdated way of doing politics that’s no longer effective.
www.harrymd5.com/news/stateme...
Holding Nuremberg Trials 2.0 for the entire Trump administration is the moderate option here. We'll do it in the new ballroom.
November 7, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Holding Nuremberg Trials 2.0 for the entire Trump administration is the moderate option here. We'll do it in the new ballroom.
Thanks to @socol.bsky.social for this great shot of the back of my head.
Let me tell you, underestimate the anger of the Dem base at your peril. Some of these Indivisible moms are ready to make heads roll. I was scared.
Dems need to harness this energy for the midterms next year!
Let me tell you, underestimate the anger of the Dem base at your peril. Some of these Indivisible moms are ready to make heads roll. I was scared.
Dems need to harness this energy for the midterms next year!
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Thanks to @socol.bsky.social for this great shot of the back of my head.
Let me tell you, underestimate the anger of the Dem base at your peril. Some of these Indivisible moms are ready to make heads roll. I was scared.
Dems need to harness this energy for the midterms next year!
Let me tell you, underestimate the anger of the Dem base at your peril. Some of these Indivisible moms are ready to make heads roll. I was scared.
Dems need to harness this energy for the midterms next year!
We had hardly any trick-or-treaters this year, despite living right next to an elementary school. There aren’t many young families in our neighborhood anymore! The cost of housing is out of control. A little house down the road is listed for $750k! How is any working family supposed to afford that?
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
We had hardly any trick-or-treaters this year, despite living right next to an elementary school. There aren’t many young families in our neighborhood anymore! The cost of housing is out of control. A little house down the road is listed for $750k! How is any working family supposed to afford that?
Last night's elections showed that the Democratic base is hungry for younger, more exciting candidates. Voters chose a new generation of leaders who are unafraid to speak with authenticity. Democrats can still win big if we put up younger candidates who speak plainly and understand social media!
November 5, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Last night's elections showed that the Democratic base is hungry for younger, more exciting candidates. Voters chose a new generation of leaders who are unafraid to speak with authenticity. Democrats can still win big if we put up younger candidates who speak plainly and understand social media!
Last night’s election results made clear that there’s a huge mismatch between the energy of the Democratic base and our tired, aging leadership. Voters are hungry for new candidates who are younger, unapologetic, and can articulate a vision of the future.
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Last night’s election results made clear that there’s a huge mismatch between the energy of the Democratic base and our tired, aging leadership. Voters are hungry for new candidates who are younger, unapologetic, and can articulate a vision of the future.
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Watching Mamdani's victory speech, I'm struck by his—and his campaign's—unabashed vision of the US as an immigrant society, a culture built from the ground up from diversity. It is a complete rejection and reversal of the search for a white-washed homogeneity that the political right projects.
November 5, 2025 at 4:47 AM
Watching Mamdani's victory speech, I'm struck by his—and his campaign's—unabashed vision of the US as an immigrant society, a culture built from the ground up from diversity. It is a complete rejection and reversal of the search for a white-washed homogeneity that the political right projects.
Reposted by Harry Jarin for Congress
BREAKING: World outside America exists. Global economy is global. Picking trade fights with everyone at once rather than rallying allies to pressure China together still very stupid.
November 4, 2025 at 12:24 PM
BREAKING: World outside America exists. Global economy is global. Picking trade fights with everyone at once rather than rallying allies to pressure China together still very stupid.
This shutdown is hitting Maryland harder than any other state. We dropped off a donation to a food bank in Calvert County, and volunteers there told us they’re busier than ever.
Too many Democratic Party elders still think that there’s some moral line Republicans won’t cross. But there isn’t.
Too many Democratic Party elders still think that there’s some moral line Republicans won’t cross. But there isn’t.
November 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
This shutdown is hitting Maryland harder than any other state. We dropped off a donation to a food bank in Calvert County, and volunteers there told us they’re busier than ever.
Too many Democratic Party elders still think that there’s some moral line Republicans won’t cross. But there isn’t.
Too many Democratic Party elders still think that there’s some moral line Republicans won’t cross. But there isn’t.
Read my latest op-ed in the @baltimoresun.bsky.social:
"If we are serious about renewal, the Democratic Party must open itself to candidates whose strength lies in conviction rather than conformity."
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/02/h...
"If we are serious about renewal, the Democratic Party must open itself to candidates whose strength lies in conviction rather than conformity."
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/02/h...
Social media changed politics. Elderly Democrats missed the memo. | GUEST COMMENTARY
Social media has completely rewired politics, yet few leaders in the Democratic Party understand this shift, writes Harry Jarin, who’s challenging Rep. Steny Hoyer in the Democratic primary.
www.baltimoresun.com
November 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Read my latest op-ed in the @baltimoresun.bsky.social:
"If we are serious about renewal, the Democratic Party must open itself to candidates whose strength lies in conviction rather than conformity."
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/02/h...
"If we are serious about renewal, the Democratic Party must open itself to candidates whose strength lies in conviction rather than conformity."
www.baltimoresun.com/2025/11/02/h...
The NYT and other mainstream media outlets like Trump because he is good for their business and they want him to rule us as a King. They euphemize everything to avoid saying "illegal" or "unconstitutional."
Here's a fun game: imagine how they'd describe Obama performing the exact same actions.
Here's a fun game: imagine how they'd describe Obama performing the exact same actions.
The New York Times likes to say Trump "has stretched the limits of his powers” and “tests the boundaries of the presidency.” But this is not a test or a stretching exercise. He’s a lawless politician building a dictatorship. Say it. 🧵 1/3
November 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The NYT and other mainstream media outlets like Trump because he is good for their business and they want him to rule us as a King. They euphemize everything to avoid saying "illegal" or "unconstitutional."
Here's a fun game: imagine how they'd describe Obama performing the exact same actions.
Here's a fun game: imagine how they'd describe Obama performing the exact same actions.
“They were careless people... they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made."
Trump is holding a Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s-themed party at his private club in Palm Beach tonight as he tries to withhold SNAP and health care subsidies from millions of Americans. (via Kellie Meyer)
November 1, 2025 at 5:17 AM
“They were careless people... they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made."
I’m officially on the ballot for the 2026 primary election. 235 days to go!
Walking into the Maryland Board of Elections office, I felt the weight of what’s happening. The system isn’t self-correcting anymore, but it can be rebuilt if enough of us are willing to step up and envision something new.
Walking into the Maryland Board of Elections office, I felt the weight of what’s happening. The system isn’t self-correcting anymore, but it can be rebuilt if enough of us are willing to step up and envision something new.
October 31, 2025 at 9:50 PM
I’m officially on the ballot for the 2026 primary election. 235 days to go!
Walking into the Maryland Board of Elections office, I felt the weight of what’s happening. The system isn’t self-correcting anymore, but it can be rebuilt if enough of us are willing to step up and envision something new.
Walking into the Maryland Board of Elections office, I felt the weight of what’s happening. The system isn’t self-correcting anymore, but it can be rebuilt if enough of us are willing to step up and envision something new.
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have
October 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Dress for the job you want, not the job you have