Black community has their say in 2026 midterm primary elections

The African-American community was among the biggest winners in Maryland’s primary election on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. State Delegate Adrian Boafo advanced in the race to succeed longtime Congressman Steny Hoyer in the 5th District, positioning Maryland to potentially add another African American member to its congressional delegation. If elected in November, Boafo would join Congressmen Kweisi Mfume of the 7th District and Glenn Ivey of the 4th District.

African-American candidates also secured nominations for several key county executive posts in heavily Democratic counties:

Will Jawando became the first Black nominee for Montgomery County Executive.

Vanessa Atterbeary became the first African-American woman nominated for Howard County Executive.





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