Adrian Boafo secured the Democratic nomination for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District in a crowded June 2026 primary, prevailing with endorsements from retiring incumbent Steny Hoyer, Governor Wes Moore, and Senator Angela Alsobrooks, along with substantial outside spending from pro-Israel and cryptocurrency-aligned super PACs. The district, which includes Prince George’s County and southern Maryland counties, has long favored Democratic candidates by wide margins in federal elections. Chris Chaffee won the Republican primary but faces structural disadvantages in a seat where recent presidential results showed a 33-point Democratic advantage. With early voting scheduled to begin later this month ahead of the November 3 general election, trader consensus reflects the limited path for any Republican challenger absent major unforeseen shifts in turnout or candidate viability.