Steny Hoyer
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Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician and retired attorney who has served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. From 2003 to 2023, Hoyer was the sec
Official portrait, 2018
Congressional portrait of Hoyer, circa 1981
Hoyer in 2007 as House Majority Leader
Hoyer speaks during the second day of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
Gladys Spellman
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Gladys Noon Spellman was an American educator who served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district from January 3, 1975, to February 24, 1981, when her seat was declared vac
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…37%–34%. The same year, Hoyer was appointed to the Maryland Board of Higher Education, a position he held until 1981. Fifth district Congresswoman Gladys Spellman fell into a coma shortly before the 1980 election. She was reelected, but it soon became apparent that she would never regain consciousness, and Congress…
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