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Centrist Democratic Group Backs Candidates in Two House Primaries
The New Democrat Coalition announced support for Adrian Boafo in a Maryland Democratic primary and Melissa Hernandez in a California Democratic primary. Boafo is a protege of retiring Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer and faces challengers including former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn. Hernandez is among candidates seeking to replace former Democratic Rep.
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The centrist New Democrat Coalition is backing candidates in two contested Democratic primaries for the House of Representatives. The group announced its support for Adrian Boafo in Maryland and Melissa Hernandez in California. Boafo, a protege of retiring Democratic Rep.
Steny Hoyer, has received establishment backing but faces well-funded challengers including former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Quincy Bareebe. Hernandez is one of the Democrats competing to succeed former Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell.
Swalwell resigned from the House last month and dropped out of the California gubernatorial primary following sexual misconduct allegations. “They are running smart campaigns built on grassroots support with the right message to win their nominations and run through the tape in November,” Rep.
, who chairs the bloc’s political arm, said. The intervention marks the group's entry into these specific primary contests as the parties prepare for the 2026 midterm elections. Both races are within districts that have historically leaned Democratic.
