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Del. Adrian Boafo speaks to supporters after being projected the winner of the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He’ll face Republican Chris Chaffee in November. (Photo by William J. Ford)
Jun 24, 2026

Early endorsement, late funding rush boost Boafo in 5th District

Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s) got an early, and important, leg up in the crowded field of 24 Democrats running to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) when Hoyer endorsed Boafo as his successor.

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Mar 2, 2026

Maryland General Assembly: Who isn’t seeking reelection?

Several high-profile members of the Maryland General Assembly will not seek reelection this year — most notably, House Speaker emeritus Adrienne A. Jones.

From left, Adrian Boafo and Kym Taylor, both members of the Maryland House of Delegates, share an informal moment in Bowie in 2024. (Shedrick Pelt/For The Washington Post)
Jan 23, 2026

Steny Hoyer endorses former campaign manager for his Congress seat

Retiring Democratic Rep. Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland is endorsing his former campaign manager to replace him in the U.S. House.

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Maryland) greets people at the State House in Annapolis, as lawmakers convene for a legislative session in 2025. (Jonathan Newton/For The Washington Post)
Jan 8, 2026

Rep. Steny Hoyer to retire, ending storied career in elected office

Rep. Steny Hoyer, House Democratic leader, announces retirement after nearly 60 years in politics, marking a historic exit from Congress.

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen June 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Nov 10, 2023

Maryland officials celebrate landing FBI headquarters, blast director’s criticisms

Maryland state and federal officials blasted FBI Director Christopher Wray’s criticism of the site-selection process.

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May 9, 2019

Some House members consider taking a pay raise this year

WASHINGTON — Some senior House lawmakers, frustrated by a decade of frozen congressional salaries, are quietly exploring whether to accept an annual pay raise that they’ve shunned since Barack Obama […]

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Jan 8, 2019

Rep. Adam Schiff to speak at luncheon of Maryland Democrats

Rep. Adam Schiff is scheduled to deliver the keynote address at the Maryland Democratic Party's annual legislative luncheon in Annapolis.

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Jul 5, 2018

Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer, 79, hospitalized with pneumonia

A spokeswoman says Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland is being treated at a Washington hospital for pneumonia but is expected to recover quickly.

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Apr 5, 2017

Hundreds say goodbye to former Md. high-court judge Chasanow

Maryland’s political and legal community came to a Greenbelt synagogue Wednesday to memorialize former state high-court judge and mediator Howard S. Chasanow,

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Jul 31, 2016

Lobbyist Bereano’s friendship with Hogan bolsters bottom line

It’s been a very good year, so far, for Bruce Bereano. Bereano, the power lobbying fixture in Annapolis, has long been among the top annual earners — though his position has […]

Jun 13, 2016

Top Md. Democrat: Manufacturing agenda would unite both parties

The anger many working-class voters feel about their economic prospects and the role that rage has played in national politics isn’t lost on Rep. Steny Hoyer. Hoyer, in a speech […]

Nov 9, 2015

Former CIA manager Sam Faddis to announce congressional bid

DAVIDSONVILLE — Former CIA manager Sam Faddis is scheduled to announce his campaign for Congress. Faddis is set to launch his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Maryland’s 5th Congressional […]