Hoyer Re-elected in Landslide
Hoyer trounces O'Donnell 60 percent to 28 percent.
Incumbent Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) has claimed victory in the race for his fifth district seat in the House of Representatives after securing a commanding lead over his Republican opponent Tony O'Donnell. With more than 80 percent of Maryland precincts reporting by 11:30 p.m., Hoyer held a commanding 40 percent over O'Donnell. Hoyer had 177,766 votes, wrapping up nearly 60 percent of the vote, to O'Donnell's 75,745 votes, securing 28 percent of the ballots cast. Far back in the vote totals are Libertarian Arvin Vohra and Green Party Candidate Bob Auerbach, who each secured one percent of the vote. Hoyer, a 32 year congressional veteran, issued a statement tonight thanking voters and pledging to serve the residents of the Fifth…
