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Backed by pro-Israel groups, Boafo wins Dem primary in Maryland for Hoyer seat

Boafo won the Democratic primary for the seat held by retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.

Backed by pro-Israel groups, Boafo wins Dem primary in Maryland for Hoyer seat
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Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District, positioning him to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The article reports that pro-Israel groups backed Boafo and that the role of AIPAC support in the race drew criticism.

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Democratic nominee for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District

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Donald Trump
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Democratic primary candidate who criticized AIPAC

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Harry Dunn
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Democratic primary candidate and former Capitol Police officer

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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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