- Adrian BoafoDemocratic✓ Verified$1.9M raised
- Chris ChaffeeRepublican✓ Verified
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Adrian Boafo supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour tied to inflation and cutting taxes for working and middle-class families while closing loopholes that allow big corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share 17. Chris Chaffee supports policies to make Maryland safer and more affordable by minimizing permit processes and addressing high prices for essentials, and he also supports stopping legislators' pay if the budget is not balanced to incentivize negotiations and end government shutdowns 28.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.
| Issue | Adrian BoafoDemocratic | Chris ChaffeeRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Boafo supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour tied to inflation, cutting taxes for working families, and making corporations pay their fair share to lower the cost of living. | Chaffee supports policies that make Maryland safer and more affordable to support economic growth, including minimizing permit processes and addressing high prices for essentials. Chaffee says he will work with everyone in the district to regain economic opportunities and address the high cost of living. |
| Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Adrian Boafo supports raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour tied to inflation, cutting taxes for working families, and making corporations pay their fair share to lower the cost of living 1. Chris Chaffee supports policies aimed at making Maryland safer and more affordable by minimizing permit processes and addressing high prices for essentials, and he plans to work with everyone in the district to regain economic opportunities and address the high cost of living 23. | ||
| Healthcare | Boafo supports protecting and expanding the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, guaranteeing universal childcare, and safeguarding Social Security benefits for seniors. | No public position found. Check their site ↗ |
| Immigration | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Chaffee supports securing the borders to enhance national security and reduce illegal immigration. |
| Public Safety & Crime | Boafo supports protecting schools and children from gun violence by advancing common-sense gun safety reforms and investing in mental health services for children. | Chaffee supports making Maryland safer by funding homeland security fully, standing with law enforcement, and ending human and drug trafficking. Chaffee says he wants to introduce policies to make Maryland safer, including addressing traffic from the Key Bridge collapse. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Adrian Boafo supports protecting schools and children from gun violence by advancing common-sense gun safety reforms and investing in mental health services for children 1. Chris Chaffee supports making Maryland safer by fully funding homeland security, standing with law enforcement, and ending human and drug trafficking 2. He also wants to introduce policies to make Maryland safer, including addressing traffic issues from the Key Bridge collapse 3. | ||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Chaffee has historically opposed congressional support for abortion rights. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Boafo supports cutting taxes for working and middle-class families while closing loopholes that allow big corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share. | Chaffee supports stopping legislators' pay if the budget is not balanced to incentivize negotiations and end government shutdowns. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Adrian Boafo supports cutting taxes for working and middle-class families and closing loopholes that allow big corporations and the ultra-wealthy to avoid paying their fair share 1. Chris Chaffee supports stopping legislators' pay if the budget is not balanced to incentivize negotiations and end government shutdowns 2. | ||
| Energy & Environment | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Chaffee supports American energy independence, increasing energy production including rare minerals, and returning gas and oil control back to America. |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | Chaffee supports funding the Department of Defense, maintaining military bases, protecting veterans, and pursuing strength-based foreign policy including ending Iran's nuclear threat. |