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House of Delegates Member · Legislative District 23 · Maryland · 2026 Primary
This candidate has withdrawn. Information below reflects their filing at the time of withdrawal.
Members of the Maryland House of Delegates represent their local districts in the state legislature by proposing, debating, and voting on laws that impact public education, healthcare, and transportation. They work alongside the state Senate to pass Maryland’s annual budget and determine how tax dollars are allocated to community services and infrastructure projects. This office is vital because delegates shape the statewide policies and spending priorities that directly influence the daily lives of all residents.
View all candidates in this raceAdrian Boafo is a Maryland State Delegate running for Congress to represent the Fifth Congressional District. He is a lifelong Marylander whose parents emigrated from Ghana and settled in Prince George's County, where he was raised. During his undergraduate years at the University of Baltimore, he served as the first Black President of the Student Government Association before working on Capitol Hill for Congressman Steny Hoyer. He won a seat on the Bowie City Council at age 25 and was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2022, where he focused on mental health care access, wage theft protections, and utility rate moratoriums. On January 23, 2026, retiring Representative Steny Hoyer endorsed Boafo for the congressional seat he has held for 45 years.
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"Adrian knows we need leaders who are deeply rooted in the communities they serve, who can be a voice for the true needs of the people."
"His pledge is simple: to make Maryland a place where families can afford to live with dignity, where seniors can count on their Social Security and Medicare, and where newcomers - like his family once was - are welcomed, not feared."
"I'm fighting back against the Trump Administration's unlawful attacks on our democratic institutions and civil rights and working to put power back where it belongs – with the people."
"Adrian knows Washington is broken. Donald Trump and his corrupt administration are dragging our government to its breaking point."
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Affordability
Boafo advocates for raising wages, cutting taxes for working families, and making corporations pay their fair share. He specifically proposes raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour tied to inflation.
“"Follow Maryland's lead by raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour and tie it to inflation so workers' pay keeps pace with the cost of living. Cut taxes for working families."”
Democracy & Civil Rights
He aims to end Citizens United's influence, ban members of Congress from trading stocks, and pass the Equality Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
“"End Citizens United's influence on elections. Overturn Citizens United and reduce the influence of unlimited corporate money in our elections. Ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks to eliminate conflicts of interest."”
Education
Boafo seeks to improve K-12 public schools by paying teachers more, increase Title I funding, and reform student loan forgiveness programs.
“"Improve our K-12 public schools by paying our teachers more. Improve the quality of K–12 public education by investing in schools, increasing teacher pay, and expanding programs that help students succeed."”
Energy & Environment
He plans to hold utility companies accountable, fully fund Chesapeake Bay restoration, and create a Climate Superfund requiring polluters to pay.
“"Fully fund Chesapeake Bay restoration and strengthen clean water protections. Sponsor legislation to create a Climate Superfund, requiring major fossil fuel polluters to pay into a fund that helps communities address climate damage and resilience costs."”
On January 23, 2026, retiring Representative Steny Hoyer endorsed Adrian Boafo for the House seat he has held for 45 years in a statement released by the campaign. Hoyer described Boafo as "warm," "smart," "principled," and "pragmatic" while noting that he delivers results. The article details that Boafo began his public service career at the University of Baltimore, worked for Hoyer as a field director and campaign manager, served on the Bowie City Council, and was recently working as an in-house lobbyist for Oracle Corp before being elected to the House of Delegates in 2022.
“"Improve our K-12 public schools by paying our teachers more."”
Source“"Cut taxes for working and middle-class families while closing loopholes that let big corporations and the ultra-wealthy avoid paying their fair share."”
Source“"Ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks to eliminate conflicts of interest."”
Source“"Safeguard Social Security and defend the benefits seniors earned and rely on."”
Source“"Fully fund Chesapeake Bay restoration and strengthen clean water protections."”
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