Hoyer praises Lonnie Bunch’s Smithsonian leadership and urges a fair, interference-free successor selection.
Quiver AI Summary
Hoyer statement on Lonnie Bunch’s retirement: Congressman Steny Hoyer said Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III plans to retire after seven years leading the institution. Hoyer praised Bunch’s leadership, his work on African American history and culture, and his role in protecting the Smithsonian’s independence and academic integrity.
Transition and succession: Hoyer said he was “disappointed” the Smithsonian is losing a “world-class leader” and said the next secretary should defend the museum’s independence from political interference. He also said he expects to work with the Board of Regents and congressional colleagues on a “fair” selection process for the next secretary.
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Steny H. Hoyer Fundraising
Steny H. Hoyer recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 1878th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Hoyer disclosed $45.2K of spending. This was the 1082nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Hoyer disclosed $322.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 669th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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Steny H. Hoyer Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Steny H. Hoyer is worth $3.9M, as of September 8th, 2026. This is the 197th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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2026 Maryland's 5th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $28,785,968 of spending in Maryland's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $12,509,489 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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