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Adrian Boafo
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Maryland’s 5th District
$5,747,395
in backing from AIPAC, UDP & allied PACs, 2016–2026
Adrian Boafo is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Maryland’s 5th District on November 3, 2026, against Chris Chaffee (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $5,747,395 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Adrian Boafo’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Adrian Boafo’s campaign has raised $1,906,194 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $92,102 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$1,662,599
- PACs and other committees$243,295
- Other$300
From donors who gave over $200: $1,529,625 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 17% from Maryland, 83% from other states. Top states: Maryland $258,563 (17%), California $252,698 (17%), Florida $243,948 (16%), New York $174,733 (11%), District of Columbia $79,121 (5%). About 990 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6MD05321 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$49,000
- AIPAC and other pro-Israel PACs$13,000
- Banks, finance and insurance$10,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016. Not shown: $5,734,395 in outside spending by United Democracy Project and DMFI PAC backing them, not money given to the campaign.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
| PAC | What | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $5,734,013 |
| Citizens Organized PAC | Given by the PAC | $5,000 |
| To Protect Our Heritage PAC | Given by the PAC | $3,000 |
| Grand Canyon State Caucus | Given by the PAC | $3,000 |
| DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,000 |
| DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $382 |
Every line, with its FEC filing (27)
| Date | PAC | What | Amount | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Citizens Organized PAC | Given by the PAC | $3,000 | FEC filing (Jan 29, 2026) |
| Jan 30, 2026 | To Protect Our Heritage PAC | Given by the PAC | $3,000 | FEC filing (Jan 30, 2026) |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Grand Canyon State Caucus | Given by the PAC | $3,000 | FEC filing (Feb 1, 2026) |
| Feb 19, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Outside spending for them | $382 | FEC filing (Feb 19, 2026) |
| Mar 30, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Mar 30, 2026) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Citizens Organized PAC | Given by the PAC | $2,000 | FEC filing (Apr 13, 2026) |
| May 22, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $51,639 | FEC filing (May 22, 2026) |
| May 30, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $14,875 | FEC filing (May 30, 2026) |
| May 30, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $1,172,286 | FEC filing (May 30, 2026) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $51,639 | FEC filing (Jun 1, 2026) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $125,000 | FEC filing (Jun 2, 2026) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $50,000 | FEC filing (Jun 4, 2026) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $51,639 | FEC filing (Jun 4, 2026) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $7,475 | FEC filing (Jun 5, 2026) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $125,000 | FEC filing (Jun 9, 2026) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $1,162,132 | FEC filing (Jun 9, 2026) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $50,000 | FEC filing (Jun 12, 2026) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $51,639 | FEC filing (Jun 12, 2026) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $13,412 | FEC filing (Jun 15, 2026) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $125,000 | FEC filing (Jun 16, 2026) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $2,331,164 | FEC filing (Jun 16, 2026) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $51,639 | FEC filing (Jun 17, 2026) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $124,852 | FEC filing (Jun 18, 2026) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $51,639 | FEC filing (Jun 18, 2026) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $2,984 | FEC filing (Jun 19, 2026) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | United Democracy Project | Outside spending for them | $120,000 | FEC filing (Jun 19, 2026) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | DMFI PAC | Given by the PAC | $1,000 | FEC filing (Jun 29, 2026) |
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Adrian Boafo (Democratic); Chris Chaffee (Republican)
- Open seat: now held by Steny Hoyer (D)
- Rating: Solid DAverage of 4; all agree
- Maryland 5th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Maryland race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Maryland
Early voting: Oct 22 – Oct 29. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Maryland
- Check your registration on Maryland’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Maryland
Ballots already cast in Maryland: 480,258 (mail ballots received and early in person, as of Oct 24; Maryland State Board of Elections): 24% of 2022 midterm turnout in Maryland (2,034,265) · 11% of registered voters in Maryland · by party registration in Maryland: Democrats 66%, Republicans 19%, others 14%
About Adrian Boafo
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Adrian Boafo quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Maryland state delegate. · adrianboafo.com (source for Maryland state delegate.)
- Bowie City Council member; served as Mayor Pro Tem. · adrianboafo.com (source for Bowie City Council member; served as Mayor Pro Tem.)
- DeMatha High School; University of Baltimore; pursued an MBA. · adrianboafo.com (source for DeMatha High School; University of Baltimore; pursued an MBA.)
Endorsements
- National Education Association and Maryland State Education Association · marylandeducators.org (source for the National Education Association and Maryland State Education Association endorsement)
- Gov. Wes Moore (D) · washingtoninformer.com (source for the Gov. Wes Moore (D) endorsement)
- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D) · washingtoninformer.com (source for the Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D) endorsement)
- Rep. Steny Hoyer (D) · washingtoninformer.com (source for the Rep. Steny Hoyer (D) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “Strengthen the U.S.–Israel alliance and ensure Israel has the security assistance it needs to defend itself against Hamas and other terrorist threats.” adrianboafo.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “Overturn Citizens United and reduce the influence of unlimited corporate money in our elections.” adrianboafo.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “It’s time to deliver real solutions that guarantee universal access to high quality, affordable healthcare for all Marylanders. This includes passing Medicare for All with a public option.” adrianboafo.com (source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Protect workers’ rights and strengthen unions nationwide by defending the right to organize, expanding collective bargaining protections, and cracking down on wage theft and worker misclassification” adrianboafo.com (source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Abolish ICE and pass comprehensive immigration reform to create a fair, transparent, and accountable immigration system that protects civil rights and rebuilds trust in our communities.” adrianboafo.com (source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Prevent hedge funds and large institutional investors from buying up single-family homes and pricing Maryland families out of the housing market.” adrianboafo.com (source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Adrian Boafo has used:
Photo of Adrian Boafo: Maryland GovPics (photo of Adrian Boafo), CC BY 2.0.
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Questions and answers
Has Adrian Boafo been backed by AIPAC?
Yes. AIPAC, United Democracy Project and allied PACs backed Adrian Boafo with $5.75M (2016–2026), mostly UDP ads.
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Adrian Boafo had?
$5.75M from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings. Each PAC by year is listed on this page with links to the FEC filings.