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  "path": "/2026/05/05/del-nicole-williams-drops-out-of-crowded-5th-district-race-for-congress/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-06T01:01:12.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Election 2026",
    "Gov & Politics",
    "5th Congressional district",
    "5th District",
    "David Karol",
    "Del. Adrian Boafo",
    "Del. Ashanti Martinez",
    "Del. Nicole Williams",
    "Harry Dunn",
    "Quincy Bareebe",
    "Rep. Steny Hoyer",
    "ReubencCollins II",
    "Sen. Arthur Ellis"
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  "textContent": "Del. Nicole Williams (D-Prince George’s) suspended her campaign Tuesday to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th), citing the costs of competing in a crowded primary where two dozen Democrats were seeking the nomination.",
  "title": "Del. Nicole Williams drops out of crowded 5th District race for Congress"
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