Adrian
Boafo
Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo is the 2026 Democratic nominee for Maryland's 5th Congressional District (open seat).
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Background
Adrian A. Boafo is a Maryland Democratic politician currently serving in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 23, since January 11, 2023. Born in Arlington, Virginia, and raised in Prince George's County by parents who emigrated from Ghana, he earned a B.A. in Government and Public Policy from the University of Baltimore (2016) and an M.B.A. from American University's Kogod School of Business (2019). 12
Before his legislative career, Boafo served as National Press Assistant to U.S. Representative Ruben Kihuen (2017–18), field director and later campaign manager for Hoyer for Congress (2018–21), and on the Bowie City Council representing District 3, including as Mayor Pro Tem, from 2019 to 2022. He has also served as Senior Director of Government Affairs at Oracle Corporation since 2021. 27
In 2026, Boafo is the Democratic nominee for Maryland's 5th Congressional District, an open seat created by the retirement of long-serving Representative Steny Hoyer. He won the Democratic primary and secured endorsements including from AFGE, the largest federal employee union. 5619
Boafo is a NewDEAL Leaders member and has been recognized as a progressive state legislator. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 61822
At a glance
- Party
- Democratic
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 5, Maryland
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Maryland House of Delegates, District 23
- Website
- adrianboafo.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownendorsementHoyer, Gov. Moore, and Sen. Alsobrooks endorse Boafo for Maryland's 5th District seat
Retiring incumbent Rep. Steny Hoyer, Governor Wes Moore, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks all endorsed Boafo. Hoyer's endorsement was also specifically noted in WTOP's October 9 voter guide.
Maryland's 5th District Heads to November With a Field Winnowed ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsBoafo tells Fox 5 that Democrats must focus on affordability, minimum wage, and AI regulation
In a Fox 5 DC interview, Boafo said Democrats should prioritize lowering costs, raising the minimum wage, and regulating artificial intelligence, with 35 days remaining before the general election.
With 35 days to go, Boafo says Dems must deliver on affordability · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 11newsMaryland Board of Elections confirms Boafo and Chaffee as major-party nominees for MD-5
MDBayNews reported that the Maryland State Board of Elections' updated candidate list confirmed Boafo and Chaffee as major-party nominees, with Mildred Marie Hall certified as a write-in candidate. Two independent candidates had failed to submit enough petition signatures.
Maryland's 5th District Heads to November With a Field Winnowed ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingOver $12.1M in outside spending reported in support of Boafo through June 30
Independent-expenditure filings show more than $12.1 million in combined outside support from six groups, including over $5.7 million from United Democracy Project (AIPAC's super PAC) and $5.26 million from Protect Progress, described as aligned with the crypto industry.
Maryland's 5th District Heads to November With a Field Winnowed ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingBoafo's campaign committee reports $1.68M in receipts and ~$91,867 cash on hand through June 30
FEC filings through June 30 show Boafo's committee received $1,676,916.13 and spent $1,585,049.16, leaving roughly $91,867 cash on hand. These figures do not include outside independent expenditures. A quarterly report covering the period since the primary was due in mid-October.
Maryland's 5th District Heads to November With a Field Winnowed ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 23newsBoafo wins Democratic primary in Maryland's 5th District with ~32% of 24-candidate field
Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary with approximately 32% of the vote in a 24-candidate field, advancing to face Republican Chris Chaffee in the November 3 general election. On primary night he told supporters it was 'time to pass the torch to a new generation.'
Maryland's 5th District Heads to November With a Field Winnowed ... · Sep 13, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- AFRO News newspaperListed on campaign endorsement page; no date or further detail provided adrianboafo.com
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- SEIU Local 500 unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- CollectivePAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- Future Forum organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- Newtown Action Alliance organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- SEEC PAC organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- Joanne C. Benson officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a dated announcement adrianboafo.com
- Kevin M. Harris officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a dated announcement adrianboafo.com
- Dawn Gile officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a dated announcement adrianboafo.com
- Air Line Pilots Association unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- Teamsters Local 639 unionListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- Committee to Protect Health Care organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- GIFFORDS organizationListed on campaign endorsement page and GIFFORDS endorsement page without a date giffords.org
- Reproductive Justice Maryland organizationListed on campaign endorsement page without a date adrianboafo.com
- Ron Watson officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a dated announcement adrianboafo.com
- Nick Charles officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a dated announcement adrianboafo.com
- Pam Beidle officialMaryland state senator; listed on campaign endorsement page without a dated announcement adrianboafo.com
- League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organizationadrianboafo.com · Aug 20, 2026
- American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) unionDescribed as the largest federal employee union afge.org · May 15, 2026
- New Democrat Coalition organizationadrianboafo.com · May 15, 2026
- Wes Moore officialMaryland governor adrianboafo.com · May 8, 2026
- Angela Alsobrooks officialU.S. senator from Maryland adrianboafo.com · May 8, 2026
- United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry unionadrianboafo.com · May 7, 2026
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 26 unionadrianboafo.com · May 7, 2026
- Maryland State Education Association unionadrianboafo.com · May 1, 2026
- National Education Association unionadrianboafo.com · May 1, 2026
- Professional Firefighters of Maryland unionadrianboafo.com · Apr 27, 2026
- Anne Arundel and Prince George's County leaders officialCampaign announcement for endorsements from Anne Arundel and Prince George's County leaders; individual officials not named in dated announcement adrianboafo.com · Apr 24, 2026
- Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 unionadrianboafo.com · Apr 22, 2026
- Sarah Elfreth officialU.S. representative for Maryland's 3rd District adrianboafo.com · Feb 25, 2026
- Leaders across the 5th District officialCampaign announcement for endorsements from leaders across the 5th District; individual officials not named in dated announcement adrianboafo.com · Feb 3, 2026
- Steny Hoyer officialU.S. representative for Maryland's 5th District adrianboafo.com · Jan 23, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.68M
- Spent
- $1.59M
- Cash on hand
- $92K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6MD05321(opens in a new tab)
Sources 10
- [1] With 35 days to go, Boafo says Dems must deliver on affordability(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [2] Maryland's 5th District Heads to November With a Field Winnowed ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 13, 2026
- [3] Adrian Boafo(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
- [4] Maryland's 5th Congressional District 2026 election candidate profiles(opens in a new tab) May 20, 2026
- [5] Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Maryland's ...(opens in a new tab) May 15, 2026
- [6] Delegate Adrian Boafo(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [7] Delegate Adrian Boafo endorsed by Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth(opens in a new tab) Feb 25, 2026
- [8] Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jan 10, 2026
- [9] Issues(opens in a new tab) Jan 10, 2026
- [10] News(opens in a new tab) Jan 10, 2026