Will Former Governor Hogan Win Maryland Senate Seat for Republicans?

After networks projected Prince George County Executive Angela Alsobrooks as the winner of Maryland’s Democratic U.S. Senate primary late Tuesday evening, speculation began to circulate.

The question now is whether former two-term Gov. Larry Hogan, a moderate-to-conservative Republican, can be elected as the first GOP senator in Maryland since 1980, potentially tipping the balance of power in the Senate towards Republicans.

Alsobrooks, a former state attorney in her county, secured 54% of the vote, making her the second woman nominated for the Senate by Free State Democrats and the first Black Democrat nominated for the Senate.

She defeated billionaire Rep. David Trone, who spent over $60 million from his own wealth on an aggressive media campaign. Trone, known for his success in the wine business, outspent Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election but was unable to defeat Alsobrooks.

Despite Trone’s criticisms of Alsobrooks for lacking Washington experience, she won her own county with about 70% of the vote and narrowly carried populous Baltimore County.

The Democratic division highlighted in this primary race has boosted Hogan’s chances in November, according to former Maryland GOP Executive Director Kevin Igoe.

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Steve Daines also noted the contentiousness of the Democratic primary, suggesting that it could benefit Hogan in the general election.

Hogan’s track record of criticism towards Donald Trump and his independence from party lines have positioned him as a strong candidate, according to Daines.

Polls show Hogan leading Alsobrooks in some instances, but a Baltimore Sun/University of Baltimore poll showed a closer race, indicating a competitive general election ahead.

John Gizzi is chief political columnist and White House correspondent for Newsmax. For more of his reports, Go Here Now.