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title: "Hoyer endorses former campaign manager as successor"
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description: "Rep. Steny Hoyer has endorsed former campaign manager Adrian Boafo to succeed him in Maryland's 5th Congressional District. Hoyer praised Boafo's character and experience, expressing confidence in his ability to deliver results. Boafo, currently the assistant majority leader in the Maryland House of Delegates, thanked Hoyer for the endorsement. He is among several Democrats vying for the seat, with the Democratic primary winner likely favored in the November election, given the district's strong Democratic lean."
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# Hoyer endorses former campaign manager as successor

Rep. Steny Hoyer (Md.), the longest-serving House Democrat, announced on Friday that he’s endorsing Maryland Del. Adrian Boafo (D), his former campaign manager, to succeed him.

“With deep respect for his character, admiration for his experience & faith in his ability—I’m proud to endorse @AdrianBoafoMD for MD05,” Hoyer, who’s retiring at the end of his term, said in a statement on X.

“Adrian has proven his ability to deliver results. I’m excited to pass the baton to a public servant who will continue these efforts in Congress,” Hoyer added.

Boafo thanked Hoyer, who once served as the No.2 House Democrat, for his endorsement in a separate statement on X, adding “We will continue to build upon your work and deliver for the people of Maryland’s 5th.”

Boafo, who serves as assistant majority leader in the Maryland House of Delegates and was first elected to the lower chamber in 2022, is among a handful of Democrats running to replace Hoyer.

Other Democrats running for Hoyer’s seat include Quincy Bareebe, who’s previously challenged Hoyer and founded Royal Home Care and Royal Assisted Living, Navy veteran Terry Jackson and Empress Consulting International CEO Alexis Solis.

Maryland’s 5th Congressional District went for former Vice President Kamala Harris by 33 points in 2024, according to The Downballot, making whoever wins the Democratic primary the heavy favorite to win in November.

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