Outside organizations have spent a collective $12.5 million in the Maryland race to replace Rep. Steny Hoyer, according to FEC filings.

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

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.