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Angela Alsobrooks and Lisa Blunt Rochester have made history by winning US Senate seats for Maryland and Delaware, respectively, marking the first time two Black women will serve simultaneously in the Senate. This achievement highlights a significant step towards diversity in a historically White male-dominated institution.
Angela Alsobrooks' election to the U.S. Senate marks a historic moment as she joins Lisa Blunt Rochester, making it the first time two Black women will serve simultaneously in the Senate. This milestone highlights the increasing representation of Black women in American politics, with Alsobrooks and Blunt Rochester following a path similar to Vice President Kamala Harris. Their election underscores a broader movement towards greater diversity and inclusion in political leadership.
Angela Alsobrooks has won Maryland's Senate race, defeating former Republican Governor Larry Hogan, and becoming the first Black woman to represent the state in the Senate. This victory marks a historic moment as Maryland will have a Black senator, governor, and mayor of Baltimore for the first time. Alsobrooks' win, alongside Lisa Blunt Rochester's in Delaware, means the Senate will have two Black women for the first time. Despite Hogan's moderate stance, his association with the Republican Party under Trump hindered his campaign.
In the 2024 Maryland elections, Kamala Harris is projected to win the state's 10 electoral votes with 60.3% of the vote, while Angela Alsobrooks is expected to secure a U.S. Senate seat with 52.6%. In the U.S. House races, incumbents like Andy Harris and Jamie Raskin are leading. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is projected to win re-election with 82.5% of the vote. Key ballot measures and local education board elections are also being decided, with several incumbents maintaining their positions.
Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic County Executive of Prince George's County, defeated former Republican Governor Larry Hogan in the Maryland Senate race, maintaining the seat for the Democrats. Alsobrooks will replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin, becoming one of the only Black women in the Senate alongside Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester. Hogan's unexpected candidacy forced Democrats to spend over $30 million in the race, despite his moderate stance and support for codifying Roe v. Wade. Alsobrooks faced scrutiny over tax exemptions but secured the Democratic nomination with strong party backing.
U.S. Rep. David Trone withdrew from a U.S. Senate Democratic primary debate with Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks after being hospitalized for dehydration and fever, prompting the event to switch to a question-answer format. Trone's campaign stated that he is feeling better and intends to participate in future debates, while Alsobrooks' campaign is dealing with a burglary at their office. Despite Trone's absence, the debate proceeded as a townhall event, providing an opportunity for public officials to connect with the community.
Rep. Jamie Raskin endorses Angela Alsobrooks over Rep. David Trone in the high-stakes Maryland Senate race, emphasizing the need to keep the typically blue seat out of Republican hands. Raskin, a popular liberal and influential figure, plans to support any Democrat who wins the primary and faces likely GOP nominee, former governor Larry Hogan, in November. His endorsement comes amid a wide-open primary contest and higher stakes this year, with control of the Senate in play. Raskin's decision is based on Alsobrooks' local and state political background and her potential to defend women's rights and voting rights in the U.S. Senate.
Montgomery County Council Member Will Jawando has dropped out of the Maryland Senate race, leaving Rep. David Trone and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks as the main contenders for the Democratic nomination. Jawando cited lackluster fundraising and a belief that he could not win as reasons for his withdrawal. Trone has invested nearly $10 million of his personal fortune into his campaign, while Alsobrooks has garnered support from top Democrats in the state. Maryland's U.S. Senate seat is open as incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin plans to retire at the end of his term.
Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George’s County Executive, has announced her candidacy for the Maryland Senate seat, which will be vacated by retiring Democratic Senator Ben Cardin. If elected, Alsobrooks would be only the third Black woman to serve in the Senate. Montgomery County Council Member Will Jawando and Rep. David Trone have also announced their campaigns for the seat.
Rep. David Trone, founder of Total Wine & More, has officially launched his bid for the Democratic nomination to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin in Maryland. Trone is the second candidate to enter what is likely to be a crowded primary for an open Democratic-leaning Senate seat. His primary competition is likely to include Montgomery County Council Member Will Jawando and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Trone is willing to invest tens of millions of dollars into his statewide run, and his campaign manager will be Dan Morrocco. The biggest remaining question mark is whether Rep. Jamie Raskin will enter the race.
Will Jawando, a Montgomery County Council Member, has become the first candidate to officially announce his candidacy for Maryland's open Senate seat, following Sen. Ben Cardin's announcement that he would not seek a fourth term. Jawando, who previously worked in the Obama administration, enters the Democratic primary as a long shot, with other prominent figures likely to put themselves forth for this safe Democratic seat, including Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, U.S. Reps. David Trone and Jamie Raskin. If elected, Jawando would be the first person of color to represent Maryland in the Senate.