Adrian Boafo, a Democratic state delegate and former aide to Rep. Steny Hoyer, wins the party’s House primary in Maryland’s 5th District, according to reports from The New York Times and Politico. Boafo secures the nomination to succeed Hoyer, who is retiring from Congress. The New York Times and Politico describe Boafo’s victory as coming in a crowded contest for the seat, with Politico characterizing the field as 24 candidates. Both outlets attribute part of Boafo’s campaign’s strength to substantial outside spending. The New York Times reports that spending totaling more than $11 million from pro-Israel and cryptocurrency-linked interests supports Boafo’s bid. Politico similarly highlights the role of crypto and pro-Israel money in the race. The outlets agree on Boafo’s identity as an Hoyer alumnus, the office he seeks, the retirement of Hoyer, and that the primary victory positions Boafo to run in the general election for the open congressional seat. Neither outlet’s report indicates that the outside spending results in a specific wrongdoing, focusing instead on the influence of independent political spending in the primary.