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Miguel Parreno's avatar

Steny Hoyer has a primary challenger. Hopefully he opts out of running again but time will tell.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/05/29/hoyer-challenger-age-harry-jarin-00373866

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Alex Hupp's avatar

Love that his issues page currently has 3 issues listed: federal separation of powers, healthcare, and transportation. Curious to see if he has the juice to wage a campaign.

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Kevin H.'s avatar

I mean he hasn't come close to losing a primary so it's probably enough.

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michaelflutist's avatar

Fair point. We can't expect him to lose.

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dragonfire5004's avatar

I think this argument Jarin and other primary challengers are pushing who have announced so far is effective and persuasive for Democratic primary voters. They don’t disagree much in policy from the incumbents, left or right, but their pitch is representing the party and their districts with different style and strategy that better fits today’s America.

In a previous politico piece Democratic insiders expect many more primary challenger announcements in Massachusetts and New York in addition to Maryland, so hopefully we’ll continue to see these new voices step up when the party and country badly needs them.

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