Steny Hoyer
Coverage of Steny Hoyer in the Nexus archive.
- AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo wins Maryland primary, as other Democrats turn on lobby group
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 tap Hoyer’s hand-picked successor, incumbents in Democratic primaries
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.
- Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
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.
- Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
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.
- Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are retiring in January, and former aides who won Democratic primaries will replace them.
- Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
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.
- Pelosi-backed Democrat loses after $10M flood of crypto, pro-Israel money
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.
- Pelosi-backed Democrat loses after $10M flood of crypto, pro-Israel money
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.
- The Latest: Polls close in New York as Mamdani-endorsed candidates aim for House seats
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.
- Hoyer alum Adrian Boafo wins Maryland House primary with help of crypto, pro-Israel money
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.
- Former Hoyer campaign manager wins primary for his House seat in Maryland
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.
- Maryland Democrats choose nominees for US House, including a successor for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer
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 primary showcases candidates with African roots
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 choose nominees for US House, including a successor for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer
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.
- On primary Election Day in Maryland, voters are deciding several highly competitive races
Maryland voters are deciding competitive primary races for governor, congressional seats, and state legislative offices. Gubernatorial candidates include Wes Moore and Eric Felber, while the 6th District congressional race features David Trone and April McClain Delaney. The 5th District faces a crowded field due to Rep. Steny Hoyer's retirement.
- Maryland Democrats choose nominees for US House, including a successor for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democrats are selecting their U.S. House nominees through competitive primaries. A key race involves choosing a successor for retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.
- Live results: Maryland House primary elections underway
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.
- Candidates pursuing retiring Md. Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat in Congress weigh in on issues
Candidates for retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer's Maryland 5th District congressional seat include 24 Democrats and 3 Republicans. Key issues highlighted by candidates include affordability and transportation, with some emphasizing the need for federal intervention in local projects like the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit.
- Maryland voters to fight over ‘soul of the party’ in solid-blue district primaries
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.
- Van Hollen blasts AIPAC, crypto spending for Hoyer’s chosen successor
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.
- Members of Congress won a battle to increase their pay. The war will go on.
A federal court ruled that Congress improperly canceled cost-of-living adjustments for lawmakers, violating the 27th Amendment, but a raise remains uncertain. The decision, a preliminary victory for bipartisan plaintiffs seeking back pay, highlights ongoing legal and political battles over stagnant congressional compensation.
- Centrist Democratic group wades into primaries
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.