Quincy Bareebe

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.

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.