Wilkes kicks off third campaign to represent Southern Maryland in Congress

Mckayla Wilkes announced Thursday that she will run again for the Democratic nomination to represent the 5th Congressional District. Veteran lawmaker U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th), who turned 84 on Wednesday, has overseen the district that includes all three Southern Maryland counties of Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s and a sliver of Prince George’s for almost 42 years.