U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are retiring in January, but they are passing the torch to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them.

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.

U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are retiring in January, but they are passing the torch to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them.