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Angela Alsobrooks Wins Historic Maryland Senate Race

Alsobrooks becomes the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the Senate, defeating former Governor Larry Hogan in a highly competitive race.

  • Angela Alsobrooks' victory marks the first time Maryland will have a Black senator, alongside its first Black governor and mayor of Baltimore.
  • The race was one of the most expensive in Maryland's history, with both parties pouring millions into the campaign.
  • Larry Hogan, a popular two-term Republican governor, faced challenges due to his association with the national GOP and Donald Trump.
  • Alsobrooks' campaign focused on maintaining Democratic control of the Senate and emphasized issues like abortion rights.
  • The election results contribute to a historic increase in representation, with two Black women now serving in the U.S. Senate.
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