Maryland primaries kick off competitive Senate race

What arrived

Maryland Democrats on Tuesday appointed Prince George County Executive Angela Aussibrooks has replace outgoing The senator Well Cardin (D). Aussibrooks unexpectedly beat three terms representative David Throne (D), WHO drew millions Since her staff fortune has outspend her 10 to 1. Popular ancient Governor. Larry Hogan (R) easily won Tuesday Republican primary, setting up A competitive race In A State that doesn't had A Republican WE. senator Since 1987.

WHO said What

"We are going has defeat Larry Hogan, keep Maryland blue And keep OUR Senate below Democratic control," Aussibrooks job on x. Hogan, A moderate Republican, promised "THE women of Maryland" he would be "continue has protect your RIGHT has TO DO your own reproductive health decisions."

Voters In blue States as Maryland And Massachusetts can "give themselves authorisation has reach through partisan lines And elect A Republican they as And respect" as governor, Democratic policy consultant Leon Foxwell said has THE Wall Street Newspaper. "That do not translate In any of them path has Senate groceries, In which THE problems are nationalized."

What following?

THE impartial Cook Policy Report rates THE race "likely Democrat." But “Hogan will undoubtedly shake up THE Senate map And put Democrats even more on THE defensive" as they struggle has keep their 51-49 majority, THE Partner Press said. Democrats are expected has lose A seat In West Virginia, Or outgoing Governor Jim Justice won Tuesday Republican Senate primary, And Democratic holders are has risk In Ohio And Montana.

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