Adrian Boafo

Adrian Boafo, backed by AIPAC and associated with Congressman Steny Hoyer, won Maryland's primary and pledged to strengthen the US-Israel alliance while advocating aid for Palestinians. The victory occurs amid growing opposition to AIPAC within the Democratic Party.

Maryland voters selected Adrian Boafo as the Democratic nominee for the 5th Congressional District, defeating Chris Chaffee. Boafo, endorsed by Steny Hoyer and others, received 32% of the vote in a crowded primary.

Retiring U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler endorsed former aides who won Democratic primaries to replace them. The endorsed candidates are likely to win in November, continuing a practice where lawmakers influence successor choices, which can be controversial but often effective.

Retiring U.S. Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler endorsed former aides who won Democratic primaries to replace them. The practice of lawmakers endorsing successors is common but sometimes controversial, with mixed voter reactions to such endorsements.

Retiring U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler have endorsed former aides who won Democratic primaries to replace them. The practice of lawmakers endorsing successors is common but controversial, with some voters supporting candidates due to endorsements while others view it as favoritism. Examples include Adrian Boafo in Maryland and Patty Garcia in Illinois, whose primary victories followed endorsements from outgoing legislators.

Adrian Boafo secured victory in the Maryland Democratic primary with substantial backing from Protect Progress, a super PAC associated with Fairshake, as reported in FEC filings.

Adrian Boafo won a crowded Democratic primary in Maryland with over $10 million in outside spending from crypto and pro-Israel groups. He defeated Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, in a race for an open congressional seat left vacant by Steny Hoyer's retirement.

Adrian Boafo won a crowded Democratic primary in Maryland, supported by over $10 million in spending from crypto and pro-Israel groups. Harry Dunn, endorsed by Nancy Pelosi, lost the race despite his Capitol Police background and opposition to Trump.

Primary elections in Maryland, New York, South Carolina, and Utah concluded with key races determining congressional and gubernatorial nominees. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani-endorsed candidates won Democratic primaries in districts 7 and 10, while Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo secured the nomination to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer. South Carolina’s Alan Wilson won the Republican gubernatorial nomination.

Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary in Maryland, making him likely to secure a congressional seat in November due to the seat's left-leaning nature.

Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s 5th District Democratic primary with $11 million in support from pro-Israel and crypto groups, securing Hoyer’s preferred successor. The race highlighted intraparty divisions over outside spending, with rivals and Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticizing the influence of interest groups.

Adrian Boafo (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary for Steny Hoyer’s (D) House seat in Maryland. Hoyer announced his retirement in January after 45 years in Congress and endorsed Boafo.

Adrian Boafo and David Trone are competing in high-cost Democratic primaries for the House in Maryland, with AIPAC, crypto cash, and wealthy candidates influencing the race.

Maryland Democrats are selecting U.S. House nominees in key primaries, including a race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The primaries feature multiple candidates with differing platforms, a mail-in ballot error, and debates over Democratic priorities.

Maryland’s 5th Congressional District primary features three candidates with African roots—Adrian Boafo, Quincy Bareebe, and Wala Blegay—competing for a single seat amid rising political engagement from the African diaspora. Boafo, a state legislator, is the frontrunner with endorsements from local leaders and diaspora organizations, while Blegay focuses on grassroots outreach and Bareebe relies on church networks and self-funding.

Maryland Democrats are holding primaries to select U.S. House nominees, including a race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. Candidates include Harry Dunn, a former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol during the 2021 riot, and Adrian Boafo, a former Hoyer field director. The primaries also feature a competitive gubernatorial race and a ballot error incident involving mail-in ballots.

Two U.S. House races in Maryland suburbs near Washington, D.C., are among the most expensive congressional primaries in U.S. history, with outside groups spending $12.5 million and candidates spending $10.5 million. Candidates express concern over excessive spending, noting voters are confused by the volume of ads and questioning the necessity of such high campaign costs.

Voters in Maryland are participating in House primary elections. A House seat representing the 5th Congressional District is open following Rep. Steny Hoyer's retirement, with state delegate Adrian Boafo and former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker as leading candidates.

Maryland voters will decide three congressional primaries in heavily Democratic districts on June 23, including a race to replace retiring Representative Steny Hoyer. The Hoyer seat has 24 Democratic candidates, with Adrian Boafo, Rushern Baker, and Harry Dunn as frontrunners. Experts describe the contests as shaping the party's future amid partisan dynamics.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen criticized AIPAC and crypto groups for spending millions to support Adrian Boafo in the race to replace Rep. Steny Hoyer. He accused the groups of trying to 'buy this congressional seat' and called for transparency in candidates' communications with such entities. Boafo, endorsed by Hoyer and others, faces scrutiny over undisclosed ties to pro-Israel and crypto interests.

Anti-AIPAC sentiment is influencing Democratic primaries as candidates face backlash for ties to the organization. Challenges arise in races for Maryland's 5th District, Michigan's Senate bid, and Philadelphia, with progressive voters linking AIPAC to Iran war concerns and opaque PAC funding. The 314 Action Fund's past AIPAC connection further complicates candidate perceptions.

The New Democrat Coalition, a centrist Democratic group, is endorsing Adrian Boafo in Maryland and Melissa Hernandez in California for contested House primaries. Boafo has establishment backing but faces well-funded challengers, while Hernandez is competing to succeed Eric Swalwell who resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations.