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Hoyer alum Adrian Boafo wins Maryland House primary with help of crypto, pro-Israel money

Boafo won the Democratic primary amid millions in outside spending that largely benefited his campaign.

Hoyer alum Adrian Boafo wins Maryland House primary with help of crypto, pro-Israel money
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Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary for the seat being vacated by Rep. Steny Hoyer, with pro-crypto and pro-Israel groups spending millions to support him. The result followed a divisive contest that pitted Hoyer’s preferred successor against a candidate endorsed by Nancy Pelosi.

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Maryland state delegate and Democratic nominee for the 5th District seat

PRIMARY SUBJECT

U.S. representative and Boafo’s backer

Hoyer's version of this story ↗
Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former House speaker who endorsed Harry Dunn

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Maryland House candidate and critic of outside spending

Angela D. Alsobrooks
D · MD · SEN

U.S. senator from Maryland and Boafo supporter

Chris Van Hollen
D · MD · SEN

U.S. senator from Maryland

Maryland House candidate and critic of outside spending

Harry Dunn
D · MD

Maryland House candidate endorsed by Nancy Pelosi

Sarah Elfreth
D · MD-3

U.S. representative from Maryland and Boafo supporter

ALSO MENTIONED  Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel; Wes Moore, Governor of Maryland and Boafo supporter

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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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