In politics: Hoyer votes a Hoyer-free ballot, Percy convicted, Schmoke steps down

Rep. Steny Hoyer votes for a congressional candidate not named Steny Hoyer, one-time Annapolis lobbyist Davion Percy convicted in federal court, and Kurt Schmoke sets a retirement date from the University of Baltimore, in political notes.

By: William J. Ford, Steve Crane

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 18, 2026

Words: 1,303

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) showed up at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday morning and did something he hasn’t done since the early 1980s — voted for someone other than Steny Hoyer for the 5th District seat.

“For the first time in 60 years I’m not on the ballot,” Hoyer said to election workers at the early voting center after casting his ballot for Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s), whom he endorsed to succeed him …

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