Hoyer backs Boafo, new leaders for Black Caucus, Muse makes a choice, more in political notes

By: William J. Ford, Christine Condon, Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 24, 2026

Words: 1,357

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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When he announced just over two weeks ago that he would not run for reelection after more than four decades in Congress, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) said he would share his thoughts about a successor “at some point in time.” Turns out that point in time was just over two weeks.

Hoyer on Friday endorsed Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s), who worked for the congressman between 2019 and 2021, as someone constituents “could count on …

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