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AIPAC-Backed Adrian Boafo Beats Crowded Field to Replace Maryland's Steny Hoyer

Boafo won the Democratic primary to succeed Steny Hoyer and will face Republican Chris Chaffee in November.

AIPAC-Backed Adrian Boafo Beats Crowded Field to Replace Maryland's Steny Hoyer
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Adrian Boafo won Maryland’s Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer, taking 32% in a crowded field as pro-Israel and cryptocurrency-linked groups spent millions to support him. He will face Republican primary winner Chris Chaffee in November.

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Democratic primary winner for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District

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Democratic primary candidate who criticized outside spending

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Democratic primary 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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