Angela Alsobrooks Wins Maryland Democratic Senate Primary with 49.1%, Will Face Larry Hogan

May 15, 2024, 02:00 AM

Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George's County Executive, has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland. She defeated Rep. David Trone in a closely contested race, securing 49.1% of the vote compared to Trone's 47.1%, with 104,348 votes to Trone's 100,059. Alsobrooks will face former GOP Governor Larry Hogan in the general election this November. The primary race was notably expensive and negative, with Alsobrooks eventually securing a victory. This election is pivotal as it could determine the balance of power in the U.S. Senate. Alsobrooks had the backing of several high-profile Maryland Democrats.