Chuck Borges, the former head of data for the Social Security Administration (SSA) who became known as a whistleblower for his allegations against cryptocurrency exchange Dogecoin (DOGE), is entering the political arena. Borges has announced his candidacy for the Maryland state senate, seeking to represent southern Maryland in the upcoming election.
While Borges gained national attention for his claims of misconduct within DOGE, he’s positioning himself as a candidate focused on local issues. His campaign platform highlights concerns familiar to many Marylanders: rising healthcare costs, inadequate infrastructure funding, and stagnant wages. Borges brings an unusual background to the race – one marked by both technological expertise (he holds a master’s degree in computer science) and controversy surrounding his allegations against DOGE. This juxtaposition of technical experience with accusations of financial malfeasance will likely be closely scrutinized as he seeks voter support.
