Steny H. Hoyer
Democrat · MD-5 · U.S. House
Bio
Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician and retired attorney who has served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. From 2003 to 2023, Hoyer was the second-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives behind Nancy Pelosi. He served twice as House Majority Leader, from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023.
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Bernie Sanders’ Influence Is Stronger Than Ever“Joe Biden, 83, is largely out of the conversation. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 86, is retiring this Congress, as is Rep. Steny Hoyer, 87,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is 84. And the independent who caucuses with the Democrats look…
Politicalwire.com · June 29, 2026
Adrian Boafo Wins Democratic Primary To Succeed 45-Year Maryland Rep. Steny HoyerBoafo, a 32-year-old state delegate, benefited from the longtime congressman endorsing his campaign — and from lots of dark money.
HuffPost · June 24, 2026
A January 6 Hero Runs For Congress | Harry Dunn On AMPED UPHarry Dunn was a Capitol Police officer who stood his ground January 6—earning the Presidential Citizens Medal. Then he got death threats because he told the truth about that day. Now he’s running for Congress in the 5th District of Maryland for the open seat…
Crooksandliars.com · June 18, 2026
Why Are Crypto Billionaires and AIPAC Spending $8+ Million to Elect Adrian Boafo?Every election tells us something about who holds power in America.In Maryland's 5th Congressional District—the Democratic primary race to replace former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer—that lesson is arriving in the form of an avalanche of outside money. A…
Common Dreams · June 14, 2026
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