Republican Larry Hogan loses to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland Senate race
Add Axios as your preferred source to
see more of our stories on Google.


Democrat Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George's County executive who made control of the U.S. Senate front-and-center in her campaign, has defeated Republican Larry Hogan in the Maryland Senate race, per AP.
Why it matters: The blue state had an unusually pricey and competitive race thanks to Hogan, a well-liked former GOP governor who distanced himself from former President Trump.
- Alsobrooks will be Maryland's first Black senator.
The big picture: Alsobrooks campaigned on supporting abortion rights and defending Democrats' narrow Senate majority, positioning herself as a senator who would fight "MAGA extremists."
- Since 2019, she has led one of the most affluent majority Black counties in the U.S., a mix of suburbs bordering D.C. and rural land.
- Hogan came up short despite courting Democrats and independents by promising to "stop the partisan BS" in Congress.
Follow the money: Republicans and Democrats poured money into the race.
- As of mid-October, more than $65 million had been spent on the general election by both sides, according to political ad tracker AdImpact.
Between the lines: Even though Alsobrooks was steadily polling ahead of Hogan, his favorability numbers held up across all demographics — including Black people, women and independents.
The intrigue: She won despite last-minute scrutiny for improperly claiming tax breaks on two properties, including one in D.C.
- In October, she said she paid the back taxes and was working toward paying down the interest.
