The Democratic primary in Maryland’s 5th Congressional District is this Tuesday, and with no Republican candidate showing significant strength, the winner of the primary is widely expected to become the next member of Congress from MD‑05. It’s a crowded and contentious race, and as Len Foxwell and I discuss in this video, the unusual feature of this contest is not just who’s out in front — it’s the absence of any unified opposition.
A number of voters are expressing frustration with Adrian Boafo’s position in the race, but none of the other major candidates — Wala Blegay, Harry Jarin, Quincy Bareebe, or Harry Dunn — appear to be consolidating the “anyone‑but‑Boafo” vote. Instead, the field remains fractured, with support spread across more than twenty candidates. That dynamic makes it entirely possible that the eventual nominee will emerge with support in the mid‑20s, simply because no alternative has coalesced.
In this conversation, Len and I break down what we’re seeing, what we’re hearing, and how the structure of the race is shaping the final days before the primary. I hope you enjoy the discussion — and I hope it helps readers make sense of a race that has been unusually diffuse and unpredictable.
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This was fun to watch. Thanks guys.