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Maryland Democrats select nominees for US House races
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Primary elections are underway in Maryland and Utah, with key races determining nominees for the U.S. House of Representatives and gubernatorial contests. In Maryland, Democrats are selecting candidates for several House seats, including a crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer, while Republicans are choosing their nominee to challenge incumbent Governor Wes Moore. Ed Hale leads GOP fundraising for the Maryland governor's race. Utah Democrats are also voting in primaries for House seats, with a particular focus on the 1st Congressional District, now considered favorable to Democrats after redistricting.
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Key Numbers
8 p.m. EDTMaryland poll closing time
Who's Involved
Steny Hoyer
Retiring U.S. Representative from Maryland
Wes Moore
Incumbent Governor of Maryland
Ed Hale
Republican gubernatorial candidate in Maryland and owner of the Baltimore Blast
Blake Moore
Incumbent not seeking reelection in Utah's 1st Congressional District
Maryland Democrats
Party selecting nominees for U.S. House races and governor
Maryland Republicans
Party selecting nominee for governor
Utah Democrats
Party vying for nominations in House races
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Key facts
Primary elections are being held in Maryland and Utah.
Maryland Democrats are selecting nominees for U.S. House races.
A crowded Democratic primary is underway to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Maryland Republicans are choosing their nominee for governor.
Ed Hale is leading in fundraising among Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidates.
Polls in Maryland close at 8 p.m. EDT.
Utah voters are participating in House primary elections.
The 1st Congressional District in Utah is a key focus.
The 1st Congressional District in Utah is now considered favorable to Democrats after redistricting.
Incumbent Blake Moore is not seeking reelection in Utah's 1st Congressional District.
Primary elections are taking place in Maryland and Utah, with voters deciding on nominees for U.S. House races and gubernatorial contests. In Maryland, Democrats are selecting their candidates for several U.S. House seats. A significant focus is the crowded primary to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer, who is retiring. Simultaneously, Maryland Republicans are choosing their nominee for governor, who will face incumbent Governor Wes Moore in the general election. Among the Republican gubernatorial candidates, Ed Hale, owner of the Baltimore Blast, is leading in fundraising. Polls in Maryland are set to close at 8 p.m. EDT.
In Utah, voters are participating in House primary elections. A key race is in the 1st Congressional District, which has been redrawn and is now considered favorable to Democrats. The incumbent, Blake Moore, is not seeking reelection in this district. Democrats in Utah are vying for nominations in these House races.
These primaries set the stage for the general election contests. The outcomes will determine who challenges incumbent Governor Wes Moore in Maryland and which candidates will compete for the newly competitive House seat in Utah's 1st Congressional District, among other races.
↳ Why This Matters
Primary elections are taking place in Maryland and Utah, with voters deciding on nominees for U.S. House races and gubernatorial contests. In Maryland, Democrats are selecting their candidates for several U.S. House seats. A significant focus is the crowded primary to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer, who is retiring. Simultaneously, Maryland Republicans are choosing their nominee for governor, who will face incumbent Governor Wes Moore in the general election. Among the Republican gubernatorial candidates, Ed Hale, owner of the Baltimore Blast, is leading in fundraising. Polls in Maryland are set to close at 8 p.m. EDT.
Frequently asked questions
Adrian Boafo is a Maryland state Delegate who has won the Democratic primary for the 5th Congressional District seat. He previously worked as a federal lobbyist for Oracle and served on the Bowie City Council.
Boafo's campaign received significant financial support from pro-crypto and pro-Israel groups, leading Senator Chris Van Hollen to criticize the spending as an attempt to 'buy this congressional seat'.
Boafo was endorsed by retiring Representative Steny Hoyer, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, and Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
It is a reliably Democratic district encompassing parts of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties, which has consistently voted for Democratic candidates in presidential elections.
What Happens Next
01Boafo will face the Republican primary winner in November.
02The race for Maryland's 5th Congressional District will be decided in the general election.
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