In Politics: Hoyer Votes a Hoyer-Free Ballot, Percy Convicted, Schmoke Steps Down

Hoyer votes a Hoyer-free ballot

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) showed up at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday morning and did something he hasn’t done since the early 1980s — voted for someone other than Steny Hoyer for the 5th District seat. “For the first time in 60 years I’m not on the ballot,” Hoyer said to election workers at the early voting center after casting his ballot for Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s), whom he endorsed to succeed him in the di…

In politics: Hoyer votes a Hoyer-free ballot, Percy convicted, Schmoke steps down

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) casts his last vote in the Democratic primary as a member of Congress during early voting Wednesday. Hoyer, who will not seek reelection, was at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department in St. Mary's County. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) showed up at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department Wednesday morning and did something he hasn’t done since the early 1980s — voted for s…