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Primaries Decide Key Races In Maryland, Colorado, Utah

PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2026, 10:45 AM ET

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Maryland: Voters cast ballots this week in state primaries across Maryland, New York and Utah while Colorado's primary is scheduled for June 30; mail ballots were distributed in early June and drop boxes and polling places were operational. Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary in Maryland's 5th District on Tuesday, and Rep. Jamie Raskin secured renomination in District 8 with approximately 92% of the vote. Maryland's primary results advance Boafo to the November general election to succeed retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer, and Gov. Wes Moore won his Democratic primary as he seeks a second term; reporting notes that endorsements, PAC spending including more than $1 million from an AIPAC super PAC for Boafo, and Utah's new redistricting map affected candidate competitiveness and will shape fall campaigns.

By Najma A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Early June: Mail ballots were mailed to active Colorado voters.
Before primaries: Utah's new redistricting map was finalized and implemented.
This week (Tuesday): Primaries were held in Maryland, New York and Utah.
Tuesday returns: Adrian Boafo won the Maryland 5th District Democratic primary.
Early results: Incumbents like Jamie Raskin advanced, with Raskin receiving about 92% of reported votes.

News Intelligence

These primaries shape your future. They decide who'll represent you in Congress and who'll be governor. They also show how endorsements and PAC spending can influence elections. Check your state's primary dates and make your voice heard.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 4
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 3
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 75%, Right 25%

Who Benefited

Endorsed and well-funded candidates, such as Adrian Boafo and incumbents like Jamie Raskin, benefited from establishment endorsements, PAC spending, and organized campaigns that strengthened their positions heading into the November general elections.

Who Impacted

Lower-funded challengers and anti-establishment candidates without major endorsements or significant outside spending lost primary contests or failed to gain sufficient vote shares to advance to general election contention.