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Jan. 6 officer Harry Dunn loses House primary bid in Maryland

Boafo won the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.

Jan. 6 officer Harry Dunn loses House primary bid in Maryland
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Adrian Boafo defeated former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer in Maryland. Dunn finished third with 13.5% of the vote, while Boafo received 32%.

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Adrian Boafo D · MD
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House candidate who won the Democratic primary

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Harry Dunn
D · MD

House candidate who lost the Democratic primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

Former president referenced in the account of the Jan. 6 attack

Angela D. Alsobrooks
D · MD · SEN

Senator who endorsed Boafo

Nancy Pelosi
D · CA-11

Former House Speaker who endorsed Dunn

Retiring representative whose seat the candidates sought

Sarah Elfreth
D · MD-3

Representative who defeated Dunn in his 2024 primary run

ALSO MENTIONED  Wes Moore, Maryland governor who endorsed 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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