Maryland Democrats are set to choose their next congressional representative, with Delegate Adrian Boafo projected to win the party's nomination to fill the seat left vacant by the retirement of longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer. Hoyer, a 45-year veteran of Congress, announced his decision to step down in January, bringing an end to a storied career that has spanned multiple decades. Boafo, who has the backing of Hoyer himself, has been a rising star in Maryland politics, and his victory in the primary is expected to set him up for a strong bid in the general election. The outcome marks a significant moment in the state's Democratic politics, as Boafo looks to follow in the footsteps of the influential Hoyer.
Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary to fill longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (D) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hoyer announced his retirement from Congress in January, bringing an end to his 45 years of service in the lower chamber. The outgoing representative backed Boafo, his former campaign...