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Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary for Maryland's open 5th Congressional District seat, AP projects

The Associated Press projected Boafo as the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s open 5th District seat.

Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary for Maryland's open 5th Congressional District seat, AP projects
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The Associated Press projected Adrian Boafo as the winner of the Democratic primary for Maryland’s open 5th Congressional District seat. He advances to the November general election after a crowded race that included more than $8 million in outside spending.

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Democratic primary winner and candidate for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District

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Angela D. Alsobrooks
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U.S. senator from Maryland who backed Boafo

Retiring representative whose seat Boafo seeks to succeed; endorsed Boafo

ALSO MENTIONED  Baker, Rival candidate who criticized outside spending supporting Boafo; Bareebe, Rival candidate who criticized outside spending supporting Boafo; Dunn, Rival candidate who criticized outside spending supporting Boafo; Wes Moore, Maryland governor who backed Boafo

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Adrian Boafo Wins Maryland Democratic Congressional Primary

Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s Democratic primary for the open 5th District seat that Rep. Steny Hoyer is leaving. Center outlets pair the result with broader primary news and explore endorsements in successor races. Right-leaning outlets foreground outside spending and pro-Israel groups’ backing, including criticism of that support.

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