Adrian Boafo

Adrian Boafo is the Democratic nominee for Maryland’s 5th district in the November 3, 2026 election, against Chris Chaffee (R). The seat is held by Steny H. Hoyer (D), who is not seeking re-election.

Boafo worked in press roles for U.S. representatives Xavier Becerra and Ruben Kihuen, then managed Steny Hoyer’s campaign. Boafo was elected to Bowie’s city council in 2019 and to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2022.

Virginia was Boafo’s birthplace, and Maryland was where Boafo grew up. Boafo studied at the University of Baltimore and American University, worked in press roles for U.S. representatives Xavier Becerra and Ruben Kihuen, and managed Steny Hoyer’s campaign. Boafo also worked as a federal lobbyist for Oracle Corporation. Boafo was elected to Bowie’s city council in 2019 and to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2022, beginning service in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Running for

U.S. House · MD-5

Election

Nov 3, 2026

Stage

Nominee

Raised

$1.7M

Age

32

RAISED

$1.7M

STAGE

NOMINEE

AGE

32

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