Dossier
Maryland's 5th District
Coverage of Maryland's 5th District in the Nexus archive.
Protect Progressorganization1United Democracy Projectorganization1Adrian Boafoperson1Harry Dunnperson1Wala Blegayperson1Federal Election Commissionorganization1Maryland's 6th districtplace1Steny Hoyerperson1Rushern Bakerperson1Harry Jarinperson1Southern Maryland Rapid Transittopic1Democratsorganization1Republicansorganization1affordabilitytopic1transportationtopic1
- The most costly primaries you've never heard of are raging on D.C.'s doorstep
Two U.S. House races in Maryland suburbs near Washington, D.C., are among the most expensive congressional primaries in U.S. history, with outside groups spending $12.5 million and candidates spending $10.5 million. Candidates express concern over excessive spending, noting voters are confused by the volume of ads and questioning the necessity of such high campaign costs.
- Candidates pursuing retiring Md. Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat in Congress weigh in on issues
Candidates for retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer's Maryland 5th District congressional seat include 24 Democrats and 3 Republicans. Key issues highlighted by candidates include affordability and transportation, with some emphasizing the need for federal intervention in local projects like the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit.