Teaming up to target Boafo and a blessing from ‘the dean,’ in political notes

District 6 Democratic hopefuls band together to criticize front-running Del. Adrian Boafo, and outgoing Sen. Joanne C. Benson endorses a successor for her District 24 seat just 10 days before the primary, in political notes.

By: William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 720

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Three leading Democrats in the increasingly heated primary to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) in Congress joined forces over the weekend to attack the perceived frontrunner, Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s) whom Hoyer has endorsed as his successor.

Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, local businesswoman Quincy Bareebe and former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III issued a joint statement blasting Boafo for what they say is $8 million in “dark money” …

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