Larry Hogan Shakes Up Maryland Senate Race with Late Entry

The former Maryland governor's candidacy has made the traditionally Democratic seat competitive, as he cites frustration with the system and encouragement from top Republicans.

• Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has entered the Senate race, citing frustration with the political system and encouragement from top Republicans.
• Hogan's candidacy has made the traditionally safe blue Maryland Senate seat competitive, complicating Democratic efforts to retain their slim majority.
• Polls show Hogan leading or closely trailing the main Democratic candidates, Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
• Democrats are divided over their nominee, with the primary set for May 14, amid a contentious contest between Trone and Alsobrooks.
• The race is expected to be one of the most expensive in the country, with Trone self-funding his campaign and Hogan running a hyper-local campaign.

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