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Maryland's 5th Congressional District
Results updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET
Adrian Boafo (Democrat) won Maryland's 5th Congressional District in 2026, defeating Chris Chaffee 69.3% to 30.0%. Adrian Boafo takes office on January 3, 2027, succeeding Steny H. Hoyer.
| Representative-elect | Adrian Boafo (D) |
|---|---|
| Current representative | Steny H. Hoyer (D), through January 3, 2027 |
| District lines | Unchanged for 2026 |
| Partisan lean (PVI) | D+17 |
| PoliGov final forecast | Safe D · Adrian Boafo >99%, Chris Chaffee <1% |
2026 results
Called
| Candidate | Vote | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Boafo (D) | 69.3% | 204,336 |
| Chris Chaffee (R) | 30.0% | 88,541 |
| Write-in | 0.7% | 1,995 |
93% of the expected vote counted. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.
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Results and race calls: civicAPI, updated Nov 7, 1:00 AM ET. Vote counts are unofficial until certified.