WASHINGTON — Democrat Angela Alsobrooks secured a significant lead in the Maryland election, buoyed by early voting trends, and remained competitive against Republican Larry Hogan among those casting ballots on Election Day when the results were announced.
Alsobrooks dominated in the densely populated suburban areas surrounding Washington, an area where she is well-known due to her elected position in Prince George’s County. Her victories extended into Baltimore and the surrounding regions, culminating in a victory announcement at 9:32 PM. With strong support from deeply Democratic neighborhoods and attracting moderate voters, she was able to prevail in a state inclined towards Democrat candidates, especially during presidential elections.
Hogan faced a daunting challenge as he would have needed to capture approximately 55% of the remaining ballots at the time the race was called, a figure that exceeded his actual performance at that point.
CANDIDATES: Alsobrooks (D) vs. Hogan (R) and another contender.
WINNER: Alsobrooks
POLL CLOSING TIME: 8 PM ET
ABOUT THE RACE: Hogan, who previously served two terms as Maryland’s Republican governor, sought to distance himself from former President Donald Trump. This strategy was particularly crucial in a state that had decisively voted against Trump in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
Alsobrooks, as the chief executive of Prince George’s County, emphasized that voter sentiments had shifted, highlighting the stakes involved with Senate control now in play, regardless of previous support Hogan might have had.
Maryland has not sent a Republican to the Senate in four decades. Hogan’s campaign messaging focused on unity and reducing political divisiveness in Washington, deliberately navigating his opposition to Trump while attempting to maintain the support of Trump’s base.
WHY THE RACE WAS CALLED: When the election was declared, Alsobrooks was amassing almost 60% of the early vote share, which comprised about 55% of the overall anticipated vote at that time. She was also narrowing the gap with Hogan, who had been outperforming her on Election Day by a considerable margin. In her strongest area, the most populous part of the state, she achieved an overwhelming victory rate of around 76% when the race was announced.