Maryland’s high-stakes Senate primary heads to the final stretch | STAFF COMMENTARY

With less than one week to go to Maryland’s May 14 primary election, it’s safe to say that many voters here have never experienced anything quite like the battle in the U.S. Senate primary among U.S. Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, both Democrats, and Republican former governor, Larry Hogan.

The sheer volume of TV ads has been impressive, thanks in large part to Trone’s deep pockets, which have provided his campaign with at least $57 million. And...