Adrian Boafo wins Democratic Party primary for Maryland's 5th Congressional District
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Adrian Boafo, a 32-year-old Ghanaian-born American, has won the Democratic Party primary for the 5th Congressional District of Maryland, held on June 23, 2026. Boafo, a Maryland state delegate, secured the primary win with endorsements from his former boss, retiring congressman Rep. Steny Hoyer, and Maryland Governor Gov. Wes Moore, alongside support from other prominent Democrats, tech firms, and the cryptocurrency industry. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee's super PAC also contributed over $1 million to his campaign. Boafo is now set to represent the Democratic Party in the November general election for the Maryland seat, which Rep. Hoyer has held since 1981. In his victory speech, Boafo expressed humility, stating that the party's voters decided it was time to pass the torch to a new generation of leaders. Born in Maryland to Ghanaian immigrants, Boafo's career includes serving on the Bowie City Council as Mayor Pro Tem and as a State Delegate, where he passed legislation on mental health care access and wage theft protections.
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