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Live results: Maryland House primary elections underway

Live results: Maryland House primary elections underway

Summary

Voters in Maryland are voting in primary elections to choose candidates for the House of Representatives. The 5th Congressional District seat is open because Representative Steny Hoyer is retiring after more than 40 years. Adrian Boafo and Rushern Baker are currently leading for the Democratic nomination.

Key Facts

  • Maryland is holding primary elections for the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • Representative Steny Hoyer is retiring from the 5th Congressional District seat.
  • Hoyer has held this seat since 1981.
  • The 5th District is expected to remain with the Democratic Party in November.
  • Adrian Boafo, a state delegate, is one of the leading candidates for the Democratic nomination.
  • Rushern Baker, former Prince George’s County Executive, is also leading in the Democratic primary.
  • The primary results will decide which candidates will run in the general election this fall.
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