Boafo Wins Democratic Primary for Steny Hoyer's Seat in Maryland's 5th District
Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo emerged as the winner in the crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) on Tuesday night in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.
TL;DR
- Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary in Maryland's 5th Congressional District.
- The primary was one of the most expensive and crowded in the country.
- Boafo secured over 32% of the vote, with Quincy Bareebe and Harry Dunn coming in second and third respectively.
- Significant outside spending from groups like Protect Progress and United Democracy Project drew criticism from other candidates.
- Boafo, who had endorsements from Steny Hoyer, Gov. Wes Moore, and Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, campaigned on issues like raising the minimum wage and universal healthcare.
- He will face Republican Chris Chaffee in the general election and is expected to win.
- Rep. Steny Hoyer has held the seat since 1981.