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Pro-Israel candidate wins Maryland Dem. primary, as DSA dominates New York

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

Pro-Israel candidate wins Maryland Dem. primary, as DSA dominates New York
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Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s Democratic primary for Steny Hoyer’s House seat, with major super PAC spending supporting his campaign. His win came as progressive candidates opposed to AIPAC prevailed in New York primaries.

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Democratic House candidate who won Maryland’s 5th District primary

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Democratic House candidate who criticized outside spending

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Chris Van Hollen
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Maryland senator who criticized outside spending in the race

Democratic House candidate who criticized outside spending

Maryland representative who backed Boafo as his successor

Harry Dunn
D · MD

Democratic House candidate who criticized outside spending

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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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