Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary for 5th District after $5.5 million in support from Protect Progress

Maryland state delegate Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary for the state’s 5th Congressional District on June 23, a result seen as a win for the crypto industry’s political push. Protect Progress, the Democratic arm of the Fairshake crypto super PAC network, spent about $5.5 million backing Boafo. Total outside spending on his behalf was roughly $11 million when including pro-Israel group support.