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U.S. House · MD-05 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Adrian Boafo

Democratic candidate for Maryland's 5th Congressional District

Bowie legislator and former mayor pro tem focused on family costs, fair wages, healthcare access, affordable housing and federal workers.

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DistrictMD-05
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Adrian stands.

Campaign position

Raise wages and protect family tax credits

  • Supports a $15 federal minimum wage indexed to inflation and expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit

Campaign position

Expand universal coverage and negotiate drug prices

  • Supports universal health coverage, restoring Medicaid expansion and extending Medicare-negotiated drug savings to commercial insurance

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Limit institutional homebuyers and expand housing supply

  • Supports restricting hedge-fund purchases of single-family homes, expanding housing tax credits and helping first-time buyers

Campaign position

Protect federal employees benefits and collective bargaining

  • Supports merit-based hiring, protection from political retaliation, fair pay, retirement security and federal collective bargaining

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Protect the Bay and make polluters pay

  • Supports Chesapeake restoration, flood resilience and a Climate Superfund financed by major fossil-fuel polluters

Campaign position

Expand public education and affordable job training

  • Supports increased Title I funding, higher teacher pay, student-loan relief and investments in community colleges and apprenticeships

Record and background

Record & experience.

  • Accomplishment

    Helped fund aging water-pipe replacement

    Worked with Maryland’s federal delegation to secure millions for replacing deteriorating water pipes in Bowie.

  • Experience

    Maryland House delegate

    Serves in the Maryland House of Delegates, advocating for families and workers.

  • Experience

    Bowie city council member

    Won election to the Bowie City Council at age 25.

  • Experience

    Bowie mayor pro tem

    Served as mayor pro tem while on the Bowie City Council.

  • Experience

    Congressional staff member

    Worked for Congressman Steny Hoyer serving Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District.

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