Alsobrooks prevails in tense Maryland Senate primary: Five takeaways

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks clinched the Maryland Senate Democratic primary over Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) on Tuesday, putting her a step closer to becoming the first Black woman to represent the Old Line State in the Senate. 

First, however, she must defeat popular former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) — by no means a sure thing. The pair is battling for outgoing Sen. Ben Cardin’s (D-Md.) seat in a race that was supposed to be of little drama for Democrats but that became more unpredictable with Hogan’s entrance.