
MD-05 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleState Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age32 years old (May 10, 1994)
GenderMale
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LocationMaryland
BackgroundPolitician
EducationDeMatha Catholic High School (2012)
Notable personal detailsAdrian Asiedu Boafo is an American politician serving as a Democratic member of the Maryland House of Delegates (District 23, Prince George’s County) since 2023. He previously served on the Bowie City Council and was mayor pro tempore of Bowie from 2019 to 2023. Boafo attended DeMatha Catholic High School, earned a B.A. from the University of Baltimore, and an MBA from American University. He is a candidate for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District (MD-05) in the 2026 election cycle.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Adrian Boafo sponsored legislation (HB1428) that would impose an excise tax on the acquisition and excess ownership of certain single-family residential properties by specified entities and would alter the state transfer tax under certain circumstances. He is running for Congress (MD-05) and has an active campaign site, with endorsements and campaign materials publicized online.
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to healthcare and strengthening public programs, with a focus on mental health access for students, health equity, and protecting Medicare for seniors. Has sponsored and supported state legislation related to public-health measures (vaccination coverage, medical cannabis employment protections) and funding for Maryland health programs. No evidence found of support for single‑payer/Medicare‑for‑All or for reversing public programs.
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Immigration & Border
Adrian Boafo has sponsored legislation restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) influence in Maryland (prohibiting certain ICE agents from future state law-enforcement employment) and has participated in efforts calling for relief and protections for migrants, including Haitian migrants. His public statements and legislative actions emphasize limiting ICE’s role in the state and supporting humanitarian relief for immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to abortion and related reproductive health services as a sitting Maryland state delegate, including co-sponsoring legislation to establish a Public Health Abortion Grant Program and voting in favor of related measures. Has sponsored and supported bills that fund and protect reproductive health services. No public campaign page language was found explicitly declaring an unrestricted or codify-Roe position in the sources located.
Climate & Energy
Supports state-level climate and clean-energy measures including electrification of new construction, stronger building and energy codes, and holding fossil fuel companies accountable to fund climate resiliency. Advocates for clean energy investment and regulatory steps to reduce emissions while pursuing policy tools rather than rejecting transitional fossil-fuel use.
Polls

Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Endorsers of Adrian Boafo for MD-05 Democratic nominee?
Steny Hoyer
Public figure
Steny Hoyer endorsed Adrian Boafo in Maryland's 5th District U.S. House race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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