Rep. Steny Hoyer's announcement that he was retiring instantly launched a crowded race to replace him in southern Maryland’s deep-blue 5th Congressional District.

The former Capitol police officer seeks to beat 87-year-old Rep. Steny Hoyer's chosen candidate in the June Democratic primary.

Maryland Democrats are choosing their U.S. House nominees in contentious primaries, including a crowded race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.