About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming Senate election in Maryland on November 5, 2024, the Democratic nominee is Angela Alsobrooks, while the Republican nominee is Larry Hogan. Alsobrooks is a 48-year-old graduate of Duke University and a former prosecutor, and Hogan, aged 68, graduated from Florida State University and is a businessman and former Governor
Currently, the United States Senate is composed of 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans. In Maryland, the population is 50% Non-Hispanic White, 31% Black, 12% Hispanic, and 7% Asian.
In recent elections, Maryland has shown a strong Democratic leaning, with Joe Biden winning the state by 33.2% margin in 2020. Benjamin Cardin, the current Democratic Senator, won his last re-election in 2018 by a margin of 34.6%. In his last election as Governor in 2018, Hogan won by a margin of 11.8%. While Senate races in Maryland are not expected to be highly competitive, and Alsobrooks is favored to win, Hogan’s popularity is expected to keep the race somewhat interesting.
Content generated by ChatGPT using Decision Desk HQ proprietary data.