Maryland Democratic primary spending to break records

The race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD) in Maryland’s deep-blue 5th Congressional District is rapidly becoming one of the most expensive House primaries in the country, fueled by millions of dollars from outside groups.

Outside organizations had spent a collective $12.5 million in the race, according to Federal Election Commission filings. The largest contributors have been the pro-crypto super PAC Protect Progress and the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s United Democracy Project, both of which have poured money into efforts supporting Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo.