UPSET: Angela Alsobrooks Wins Maryland Dem Senate Primary

By Susie Madrak — May 15, 2024

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks won the Democratic primary for Maryland’s open Senate seat yesterday, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Via The Hill:

Alsobrooks beat out fellow Democrat Rep. David Trone (Md.) in what had become a tumultuous race. Just days earlier, an Emerson College Polling/The Hill/DC News Now found the two in a dead heat.

She will make history if she wins in November, becoming the first Black woman to represent the Old Line State in the Senate.

Alsobrooks is set to face off against popular former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) in the fall.

Yes, the polls had her in a dead heat. She won by 10+ points.

David Trone set $57 million of his own money on fire to lose a primary election to County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Trone said attending “public school”, not having “indoor plumbing” & “growing up in a family that was destroyed by alcoholism” makes him relatable. To who? pic.twitter.com/qiiw56GnYQ

— Fly Sistah (@Fly_Sistah) May 15, 2024

A headline that wildly conflicts with the story: GOP chances at winning Senate skyrocketed.

Based on:
1) Utterly predictable Justice win
2) Alsobrooks winning, whom anon GOPers say will be harder to beat
3) Problematic GOP candidates in OH, MN, PA, WI
4) Dems (w/little focus on… pic.twitter.com/88sx4qCbUs

— emptywheel (synonym: bill) (@emptywheel) May 15, 2024

So…. Not a single poll had Alsobrooks winning by anywhere close to double digits, elections absolutely can break late, and campaigns matter.

Feels like there are some lessons to be learned here for idk future elections.

— Colin Seeberger (@CMSeeberger) May 15, 2024

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