Early endorsement, late funding rush boost Boafo in 5th District

Del. Adrian Boafo got an early, and important, leg up in the crowded field of 24 Democrats running to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) when Hoyer endorsed Boafo as his successor. And more help when Hoyer's financial backers weighed in.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 24, 2026

Words: 662

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s) got an early, and important, leg up in the crowded field of 24 Democrats running to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) when Hoyer endorsed Boafo as his successor.

But more than the endorsement were the millions of dollars of campaign support that flowed in for Boafo, from Hoyer and from political action committees and organizations that had long supported Hoyer.

On Tuesday, the money and the endorsements bore fruit …

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