Former FBI assistant director runs for Congress in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Dave Sundberg announced his candidacy for Congress in Maryland’s Fifth District on Monday.

Sunberg is the former Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Washington Field Office. He also oversaw the FBI’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

“I’ve spent my career defending our Constitution from threats abroad and at home. Now, I’m ready to take that same fight to Congress to protect our democracy from those who think they are above the law,” Sunberg said.

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Before he became an FBI assistant director, Sunberg served in the U.S. Air Force. He also worked as a detective in New Hampshire and then as Commander of the FBI’s elite Hostage Rescue Team.

Sunberg was ousted from his position at the FBI’s Washington Field Office under President Trump in 2025.