United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024

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2022
U.S. Senate, Maryland
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Democratic primary
Republican primary
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: February 9, 2024
Primary: May 14, 2024
General: November 5, 2024
How to vote
Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voting in Maryland
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic
DDHQ and The Hill: Safe Democratic
Inside Elections: Likely Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Democratic
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Angela Alsobrooks (D) defeated Larry Hogan (R) and Mike Scott (L) in Maryland's U.S. Senate election on November 5, 2024. Click here for detailed results.

Incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin (D), who was first elected in 2006, did not run for re-election.

According to Maryland Matters' Josh Kurtz, Alsobrooks, who was the Prince George's County Executive at the time of the election, and Hogan, a former Maryland governor, focused on different messaging to appeal to the electorate. Kurtz wrote, "For Alsobrooks, it's about trying to tie Hogan, a popular center-right Republican who has thrived in a Democratic state, to the most extreme elements of the national GOP, especially on issues like abortion rights—as control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance. For Hogan, it's about persuading a critical number of Democrats and nonaffiliated voters that he's an independent operator, and reminding them that his governing style won broad approval during his eight years in Annapolis."[1]

Alsobrooks was first elected to serve as Prince George's County executive in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 after running unopposed in both general elections.[2][3] Alsobrooks was also Prince George's County state's attorney from 2011 to 2018 after running unopposed in the 2010 and 2014 general elections.[4][5] Before she ran for public office, Alsobrooks was an assistant state's attorney in Prince George's County, where she handled domestic violence cases.[6]

Alsobrooks said her priorities would include creating economic opportunities, building transportation and technology infrastructure, and protecting abortion access.[6] Alsobrooks said her life experiences would inform her work in the Senate. She said, "I understand the struggles of hard-working families because I grew up in one. How we solve a lot of these issues is borne directly from my personal experience of watching people work hard to make things happen for their families."[7]

Hogan was the governor of Maryland from 2015 to 2023. He was first elected in 2014, defeating Anthony Brown (D) 51% to 47.2%. Hogan won re-election in 2018, defeating Ben Jealous (D) 55.4% to 43.5%. From 2003 to 2007, Hogan served as secretary of appointments in former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich's (R) cabinet.[8] Hogan also founded the real estate brokerage firm The Hogan Companies.[8]

Hogan said his priorities would include improving public safety and border security, creating economic opportunities, and improving education and job training.[9] Hogan said he would bring strong, independent leadership to the Senate. He said, "In the Senate, Republicans can't count on my vote. But then again, neither can Democrats. If they want my vote, they will have to do what is right for Maryland, not one political party."[10][11]

Vice-President Kamala Harris (D) endorsed Alsobrooks.[12] Former President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Hogan.[13] On Trump's endorsement, Hogan said, "I didn't seek it, I didn't want to have it and I have no interest in it."[13]

Based on Q3 2024 reports filed with the Federal Election Commission, Alsobrooks raised $25.9 million and spent $22.5 million, and Hogan raised $10.2 million and spent $8.7 million. To review campaign finance figures in full detail, click here. According to The Washington Post's Erin Cox and Katie Shepherd, the last time a U.S. Senate seat in Maryland was open in 2016, the winner, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D), raised $11.9 million over the entire six-year election cycle.[14]

As of Oct. 30, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan Gonzales, and Larry Sabato's Crystal Ball each rated the general election Likely Democratic, while Decision Desk HQ and The Hill rated it Safe Democratic.

Mike Scott (L) and Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated) completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. To read those survey responses, click here.

The outcome of this race affected the partisan balance of the U.S. Senate in 2025.

Thirty-four of 100 seats were up for election, including one special election. Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats held 19, Republicans held 11, and independents held four. Eight members of the U.S. Senate did not run for re-election, more than in any year since 2012.

This was one of eight open races for the U.S. Senate in 2024 where an incumbent did not run for re-election. Across the country, four Democrats, two Republicans, and two independents did not run for re-election, more than in any year since 2012. In 2022, six senators did not seek re-election, including one Democrat and five Republicans.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:


Election news

This section includes a timeline of events leading up to the election.

  • November 2, 2024: Chism Strategies released a poll of 510 likely voters showing Alsobrooks at 48%, Hogan at 40%, and Scott at 2%. There was a ±4.34 percentage point margin of error.[15]
  • October 31, 2024: ActiVote released a poll of 400 likely voters showing Alsobrooks at 52% and Hogan at 43%. There was a ±4.9 percentage point margin of error.[16]
  • October 24, 2024: The Washington Post and the University of Maryland Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement released a poll of 1,000 likely voters showing Alsobrooks at 52%, Hogan at 40%, and Scott at 4%. There was a ±3.6 percentage point margin of error.[17]
  • October 23, 2024: Emerson College Polling released a poll of 865 likely voters showing Alsobrooks at 57% and Hogan at 43%. There was a ±3.2 percentage point margin of error.[18]
  • October 9, 2024: The University of Maryland Baltimore County Institute of Politics released a poll of 863 likely voters showing Alsobrooks at 48%, Hogan at 39%, and Scott at 3%. There was a ±3.3 percentage point margin of error.[19]

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maryland

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Maryland on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Angela Alsobrooks
Angela Alsobrooks (D)
 
52.7
 
1,078,306
Image of Larry Hogan
Larry Hogan (R)
 
44.9
 
917,883
Image of Mike Scott
Mike Scott (L) Candidate Connection
 
2.4
 
48,127
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Christy Helmondollar (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
0.0
 
0
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Irwin Gibbs (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0
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Patrick Burke (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0
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Robin Rowe (Unaffiliated) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
0

Total votes: 2,044,316
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Angela Alsobrooks
Angela Alsobrooks
 
53.4
 
357,052
Image of David Trone
David Trone
 
42.8
 
286,381
Image of Joseph Perez
Joseph Perez
 
0.7
 
4,688
Image of Michael Cobb Sr.
Michael Cobb Sr.
 
0.7
 
4,524
Image of Brian Frydenborg
Brian Frydenborg Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
3,635
Image of Scottie Griffin
Scottie Griffin
 
0.5
 
3,579
Image of Marcellus Crews
Marcellus Crews Candidate Connection
 
0.5
 
3,379
Image of Andrew Wildman
Andrew Wildman
 
0.3
 
2,198
Image of Robert Houton
Robert Houton Candidate Connection
 
0.3
 
1,946
Image of Steven Seuferer
Steven Seuferer Candidate Connection
 
0.2
 
1,664

Total votes: 669,046
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on May 14, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Larry Hogan
Larry Hogan
 
64.2
 
183,661
Image of Robin Ficker
Robin Ficker
 
27.8
 
79,517
Image of Chris Chaffee
Chris Chaffee
 
3.2
 
9,134
Image of Lorie Friend
Lorie Friend Candidate Connection
 
2.1
 
5,867
Image of John Myrick
John Myrick Candidate Connection
 
1.7
 
4,987
Image of Moe Barakat
Moe Barakat Candidate Connection
 
0.8
 
2,203
Image of Laban Seyoum
Laban Seyoum
 
0.3
 
782

Total votes: 286,151
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Voting information

See also: Voting in Maryland

Election information in Maryland: Nov. 5, 2024, election.

What was the voter registration deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 15, 2024
  • Online: Oct. 15, 2024

Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?

Yes

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Received by Oct. 29, 2024
  • Online: Nov. 1, 2024

What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?

  • In-person: Nov. 5, 2024
  • By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 5, 2024

Was early voting available to all voters?

Yes

What were the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024

Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?

N/A

When were polls open on Election Day?

7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.


Candidate comparison

Candidate profiles

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Image of Angela Alsobrooks

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Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

  • Prince George's County Executive (Assumed office: 2018)
  • Prince George's County State's Attorney (2011-2018)

Biography:  Alsobrooks received a bachelor's degree from Duke University and a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law. Her professional experience included working as a full-time domestic violence prosecutor.



Key Messages

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On the economy, Alsobrooks said she would "support increasing the minimum wage and indexing any increase to inflation to ensure that families can keep up with the cost of living."


Alsobrooks said she would co-sponser the Women's Health Protection Act, "stand against misguided Republican efforts to defund Planned Parenthood," and "oppose any judicial nominee who does not support abortion rights."


Regarding public safety, Alsobrooks said she would "passionately fight to ensure proper funding and nationwide implementation of standards to keep families safe and to reform the criminal justice system."


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Party: Republican Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

Biography:  Hogan received a bachelor's degree from Florida State University. He founded the real estate firm The Hogan Companies in 1985. From 2003 to 2007, Hogan served as secretary of appointments in former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich's (R) cabinet.



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On immigration, Hogan said he would work to fix the asylum process, send more resources to law enforcement on the border, increase the number of immigration judges, and dismantle criminal cartel networks.


Hogan said he would "lead the fight to secure critical infrastructure funding and to eliminate job-killing regulations through permitting reform."


Hogan said he would prioritize his constituents' needs over his political party: "I'll work with anyone who wants to do the people's business."


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Party: Libertarian Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "You want titles, labels or history? Titles: Father, Major, Analyst, Ops Researcher, Strategic Planner, Student, Christian, Martial Artist, Proud Marylander and soon, U.S. Senator. Labels: Black, African American, Libertarian, Divorcee, Politician, Nerd History: I was born on the south side of Chicago, the HOOD hood. I graduated high school in Florida and enlisted in the Air Force then finished college and commissioned as an officer; almost 30 years of total federal service. I've forgotten more about federal acquisitions and budgeting than most (like my opponents) will ever know. I had a TOP SECRET clearance from 1994 to 2015 and have seen things I can NEVER tell you about. I lived in 3 countries, visited several more, and lived in 11 states. Maryland is the home I chose, and I brought my extended family here. I am a proponent of the OODA Loop for everyday life. Observe, Orient, Decide, Act-that's the Air Force version of military decision making. I look at things as they ARE, not as I hope or fear them to be. And, I use that decision making process and my DECADES of experience in various jobs and different cultures to form my opinions. My children deserve to inherit country they can be proud of and thrive in. Eph 6:12 is why I decided to run. ECC 9:11-12 is why I think I can win. My only goal is to shrink government. I will use my position as Senator to ensure the pendulum of power swings back to the side of We the People."


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It's important to know the lens through which I view government. Government's job is to protect liberty and individuals' safety and property. Government's job is not to solve our problems or provide for us. That difference in perspective is subtle, but necessary to understand how I believe things should work. The federal government is too big, too expensive, and not effective nor efficient at providing services. That job should be pushed to communities, cities, counties, then states. The Constitution tells us what the federal government should do.


The Constitution has flaws, but it was a grand experiment in limiting government and keeping power in the hands of the people. Debt and usury, not love, unity, or freedom have been our guiding principles in the 21st Century. Between that, and granting power in money powered popularity contests and choosing the lesser evil is why America is in the trouble it's in. Political parties are almost as much of a problem as the central bank. They make people tribal and you defend your "team" instead of thinking rationally. If we rid ourselves of parties, people would need actual positions and couldn't rely on "vote Blue no matter who." Or, have we not noticed each year nominees are MORE repulsive?


America needs an optimal environment for healing and learning. Look at our results. In public schools, we spend $21K per kid and half (50%) the kids in our GREAT schools can do math on grade level. In the worst schools, it's closer to 13%. In America, we spend twice as much as the next nation on healthcare PER CAPITA and we get worse outcomes and millions have no health coverage. Healthcare is STILL a leading cause of bankruptcy. Republicans and Democrats have the same answer: keep doing the same thing. That's the definition of insanity; ESPECIALLY considering it keeps getting MORE expensive. Why fight for systems that gives us worse outcomes and gets progressively more expensive.

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Maryland in 2024.

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Party: Unaffiliated

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography "My name is Billy Bridges and I am your Write-In Candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. I am a Christian, Military Veteran, Political Scientist, Former Educator, and parent. I have worked behind the scene in politics and government for over 40 years, offering solutions to a host of problems. I am the only candidate in this race with experience and or knowledge in national defense, foreign affairs, intelligence, law enforcement, accounting, information technology and education. Character, Honesty, Integrity, and Solutions, are at the foundation of my campaign. Unlike the millionaires in this race, I accept no donations and self-fund my campaign. I want no sign of corruption linked to the job I need to do. My education includes Certificates of Training in Accounting/Finance and Law Enforcement from the U.S. Air Force; B.A. in Political Science from the HBCU Mississippi Valley State University; M.A. in Pastoral Counseling from Grand Canyon University; Master of Public Administration from Grand Canyon University; M.S. in Leadership and Emergency Management from Grand Canyon University. I was honored to work for the U.S. Department of State. I lived on the island of Okinawa, Japan for over 4 years. As a professional problem-solver, I offer solutions to Immigration; Generational Wealth Investments to Uplift citizens; Health Care Savings Account to Build Wealth; Housing; Abortion Concerns; Law Enforcement and Justice Reform; National Security; Hacking; and other key problems."


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I am an independent and free of political party influences. I will caucus with both parties to work with members of Congress to co-sponsor bills to address all of the solutions listed on my campaign website. Bridgesforus means just what it says. I offer Solutions not excuses to solve problems that have lingered for too long, and kicked down the road by establishment politicians and their allies. Please ponder your needs and Write-In Billy Bridges for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Visit us at www.bridgesforus.org


I commit to serve only one term, and return to private life. I just want enough time to set the nation on the right track, with a system and mindset of problem-solving. When politicians say fighting, they mean there will be a victor and a loser. This means no resolution and continued divisions. I offer solutions which are acceptable to the nation. As a servant leader, I commit to working full-time for the citizens and not part-time like the party politicians who work a third of the time, fund raise a third of the time, and spend the other third making themselves richer through paid speaking engagements. Please consider these issues, and Write-In Billy Bridges for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Visit us at www.bridgesforus.org


My name is Billy Bridges and I believing in Building Bridges and Not Walls between people. I commit to being accessible and to listen. I do not proclaim to know everything, and therefore I am a great listener. My Faith in THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Keeps me humbled and ready to serve others. Please think of your needs and those of your family, loved ones, and friends. Please Write-In Billy Bridges for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Visit us at www.bridgesforus.org

This information was current as of the candidate's run for U.S. Senate Maryland in 2024.

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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I am an independent and free of political party influences. I will caucus with both parties to work with members of Congress to co-sponsor bills to address all of the solutions listed on my campaign website. Bridgesforus means just what it says. I offer Solutions not excuses to solve problems that have lingered for too long, and kicked down the road by establishment politicians and their allies. Please ponder your needs and Write-In Billy Bridges for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Visit us at www.bridgesforus.org

I commit to serve only one term, and return to private life. I just want enough time to set the nation on the right track, with a system and mindset of problem-solving. When politicians say fighting, they mean there will be a victor and a loser. This means no resolution and continued divisions. I offer solutions which are acceptable to the nation. As a servant leader, I commit to working full-time for the citizens and not part-time like the party politicians who work a third of the time, fund raise a third of the time, and spend the other third making themselves richer through paid speaking engagements. Please consider these issues, and Write-In Billy Bridges for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Visit us at www.bridgesforus.org

My name is Billy Bridges and I believing in Building Bridges and Not Walls between people. I commit to being accessible and to listen. I do not proclaim to know everything, and therefore I am a great listener. My Faith in THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Keeps me humbled and ready to serve others. Please think of your needs and those of your family, loved ones, and friends. Please Write-In Billy Bridges for the U.S. Senate from Maryland. Visit us at www.bridgesforus.org
It's important to know the lens through which I view government. Government's job is to protect liberty and individuals' safety and property. Government's job is not to solve our problems or provide for us. That difference in perspective is subtle, but necessary to understand how I believe things should work.

The federal government is too big, too expensive, and not effective nor efficient at providing services. That job should be pushed to communities, cities, counties, then states. The Constitution tells us what the federal government should do.

The Constitution has flaws, but it was a grand experiment in limiting government and keeping power in the hands of the people. Debt and usury, not love, unity, or freedom have been our guiding principles in the 21st Century. Between that, and granting power in money powered popularity contests and choosing the lesser evil is why America is in the trouble it's in. Political parties are almost as much of a problem as the central bank. They make people tribal and you defend your "team" instead of thinking rationally. If we rid ourselves of parties, people would need actual positions and couldn't rely on "vote Blue no matter who." Or, have we not noticed each year nominees are MORE repulsive?

America needs an optimal environment for healing and learning. Look at our results. In public schools, we spend $21K per kid and half (50%) the kids in our GREAT schools can do math on grade level. In the worst schools, it's closer to 13%. In America, we spend twice as much as the next nation on healthcare PER CAPITA and we get worse outcomes and millions have no health coverage. Healthcare is STILL a leading cause of bankruptcy. Republicans and Democrats have the same answer: keep doing the same thing. That's the definition of insanity; ESPECIALLY considering it keeps getting MORE expensive.

Why fight for systems that gives us worse outcomes and gets progressively more expensive.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Economy, Health Care, Immigration, Public Safety, Education, National Security, Law Enforcement and Just Reform, Cybersecurity and Hacking, Wealth Building for less than $100 investments, Anti-Semitism, Slave Reparations, Foreign Policy, Military and National Defense, Alternative Energy, Affordable Housing, Rural Development, Urban Revitalization, Smart Gun Control, Government Transparency, Deficit and National Debt Reduction, Taxation, Removal of Federal Income Tax from Active Duty and Retired Military members, Emergency Planning, Terrorism, and Religious Freedoms.
My priorities are Healthcare, Economy, Education, Environment, and Equality. Much like the instruments of national power (DIME), you have to harmonize HEEEE in order to foster a growth environment where people are free to be themselves. Fortunately, all of these can be accomplished by shrinking government. That's why the bills I will introduce are: Term Limits, Campaign Finance Reform, BRAC (close bases), End the Fed, Balance the Budget. I also plan to shrink government and close federal agencies. The federal government shouldn't be the #1 employer in America. Most of that work should be done by the states.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I like the story and efforts of Dr. George Washington Carver. He was a man of Christian Faith, who sought solutions to help others. His inventions basically saved the economy of the same South that was cruel to him.
Ron Paul has been preaching truth since '76. Colin Powell was a great general and a good man. Ditto Mattis. Aurelius was a great ruler. But, I'm not trying to be the next anyone. I'm the 1st Mike Scott.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

The Bible gives the principles that I live by. I do not force anyone to see everything as I do, but understanding my link to The Gospel of JESUS CHRIST gives clear view of me.
The Myth of Normal, Gabor Mate

Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion, Robert Cialdini What Happened to You, Oprah Winfrey Pimp, Iceberg Slim Your Money or Your Life, Vicki Robin The Tao Te Ching, Lao Tzu Idiot's Guide to Economics (if you can't read Sowell) Why Government Doesn't Work, Harry Browne 48 Laws of Power, Robert Greene Meditations, Marcus Aurellius The Prince, Nicdolo Machiavelli

And, you should probably read the Bible. People think it's a religious book, but it's a book of history and philosophy and has WISDOM.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Humility, Moral Character, Honesty, Integrity, and Commitment to work full time for the citizens.
My core values are Integrity, Loyalty, and Kindness. Integrity: doing the right thing when no one is watching. Loyalty: Faithfulness to a cause or a people, as long as it doesn't cause you to break integrity. Kindness: Includes respect, love, and compassion for others without contempt or judgement.

My guiding principle is freedom. The individual is the ultimate minority. And, as Kant said, "Rationality and protecting conscious choice must be the basis for all of our moral reasoning." People are corrupt and corruptible. Limiting their impact on our lives is necessary. And, granting too much power or giving it for too long is...well, just look at our government. At the very least, it's unwise. That's the result of granting money through power and popularity.

The rest of this would be filled contrasting how politicians ARE to how I believe they SHOULD be. That's just preaching.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

My humility, love for others, along with my Christian Faith, help me to look beyond what others might see. My Faith also demands the highest moral character, honesty, and integrity.
I've got experience, intelligence, and a healthy disregard for rules that I don't like. I'm a bit of an anarchist (minarchist). And, I am fiercely wed to the idea of FREEDOM for the American people.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

As the upper house of Congress, members of the Senate need to be mature in their thinking. They must be able to place country over all else, because they have a important role in confirming presidential nominations for the highest and most sensitive offices. Members of the Senate are intricately involved in international affairs by providing consent to any Treaties. Another unique responsibility, if needed, is to hold trials of Impeachment. These are just responsibilities unique to the Senate, but they also must be involved in the day to day running of government.
Protect Liberty

Be a good steward of tax money because it's necessary to run government, but it's still theft. Be beholden to constituents. Be honest and faithful in execution of your duties.

Be transparent in dealings so that people have faith in government.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

The only legacy I am concerned with is that I do GOD's Will and represent the principles and values sent forth in Scripture.
If I can shrink government and get our out of control debt, welfare state, military, and taxes under control, I will have had a great run.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I remember the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a child in Mississippi, a couple of months shy of my 7th birthday, I remember the sadness, but on that day I did not know who he was. Days later it was explained to me.
I was in 8th grade when the Challenger exploded...I remember the day clearly.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

My first job was a part-time at age 12-13, cleaning in a pharmacy for about 3 hours each day.
I was a dishwasher, busboy, then short order cook at Golden Coral at 15. I stayed a year or two.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

The Bible is by far my favorite book, because it answers all of my questions and gives me peace, in a world of foolishness.
The Prophet-Khalil Gibran. Read it and you'll know. It was beautiful, lyrical, poignant, and full of wisdom.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I cannot think of any.
Lazarus Long--any Heinlein fans out there?
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Standing on The Promises of GOD by Candi Staton.
Game Changer by Flavour. Give it a listen.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Trying to understand why people act in ways that are hurtful to themselves and others, troubles me.
Sin, I'm a fan of all 7. But, I'm trying to be right in my faith...every day.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I believe the greatest challenges to our nation come from unresolved problems within like hatred, violence, divisions, education, poverty or near poverty, lack of affordable housing, health care, and crime. From without, moves from undemocratic and authoritative regimes pose an increasing threat.
Our two challenges are demographics and debt.

Demographics: Social Security is a Ponzi scheme and we don't have enough people paying into the system to maintain it. 3/4 youth can't qualify for military service due to health conditions, so healthcare and associated costs are HUGE issues. Note, That also impacts military readiness.

Debt: We owe $35T. Estimates have that doubling in 8-9 years. We borrow $1T every ~100 days. It's unsustainable. Interest on the debt is our 2nd largest expenditure behind social security. Defense is #4 behind Medicare. We need to fix the system, and quickly. End the Fed.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I have always pushed for term limits for every federal office. I believe another amendment to the U.S. Constitution is needed to bring this about.
That's my first bill: Term limits and campaign finance reform. Too much power in one person's hands for too long is bad for we the people.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Confirming of Presidential Nominations, Consenting to Treaties, and Conducting Impeachment Trials
All that can be found in the Constitution. The only powers I want it to have are found in that document.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Yes, this is crucial for senators to have an understanding of Public Administration, Political Science, and National Defense.
No, we need more normal people to run for office. They have to be smart enough to be able to learn. They need to be normal enough to be horrified by politics as usual. They need to be determined enough to force change. Some federal experience MAY help. But, it comes with the risk of those people being part of the corruption.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

The filibuster, while bothersome, is a necessary tool in our democracy.
I plan to use it.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I really do not have a favorite joke.
I don't drink, I don't smoke, and I don't cuss (holding a cigar and a glass of whikey). Oh, f*ck, I do smoke and drink.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I would evaluate judicial nominees on moral character, integrity, honesty, intelligence, isolation from partisan politics, past decisions, experience, and strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution.
Consistency, record on civil rights, record on government support. And, we'd need to review several SCOTUS nominees because I think a grand ethics inquiry followed by a nice round of impeachments for those found to accept gifts from billionaires...especially after the disastrous ruling Citizen's United.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

As a independent, I am open to work with and offer co-sponsoring opportunities to senators from both parties. I do not need the credit, I just want to see the solutions. I will also seek partners in the House to offer bills that are identical to ones introduced in the Senate.
Most will be angry with me because I will tear down the structures they've built to enrich themselves on the backs of the American people. We have over 2 million federal employees and 1.3 MILLION active duty military.

I want to shrink government 95%. I'll settle for 50%. They want to "limit growth." That's not enough.

I expect some will embrace me, and some relationships will be acrimonious.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

I do think a level of compromise is necessary, unless it makes the original policy of no effect.
Yes and No. No one gets their way 100%. Consensus is necessary. However, some things are not negotiable. Not fixing social security, healthcare, and our out of control spending is a moral failure. I will not participate in a farce just to stay electable. In other words, if I get in, change will come. And, if the other 6 Libertarian U.S. Senate Candidates are elected, the Libertarian 7 can save the Union. #GoldRush
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Investigative powers must be legal, in the best interest of citizens of the USA, and free of partisan motives.
I'd focus them on the American government to clean the ROT and corruption we have suffered with over the past 50 years. And, I plan on investigating and uncovering everything on AIDS, COVID, and 9/11.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

NA
You know I'm a Libertarian, right? They buy endorsements. They make deals for endorsements. It's all about $$$$. The only endorsement I need or want is YOURS when you vote Libertarian on 5 November.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

When confirming appointees, I would consider moral character, honesty, integrity, knowledge or experience in the area of consideration. I do not like pure political appointees.
Whether they're qualified and whether they're persons of integrity.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

Armed Services; Foreign Relations; Finance; Intelligence; Veteran Affairs; Judiciary; Agriculture; Banking, Housing, Urban Affairs; Energy and Natural Resources
Appropriations, Armed Services, Intelligence, Foreign Affairs, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Taxation, Veteran's Affairs.
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Billy Bridges (Unaffiliated)

There must be full transparency, except in the areas of classified national security spending.
We don't have any. We need some. Government looks through our records and transmissions because, if we have nothing to hide, why should we care? I say the same thing to them. I get the need for operations security, but everything is classified because they're up to no good and KNOW it.


Campaign advertisements

This section includes a selection of up to three campaign advertisements per candidate released in this race, as well as links to candidates' YouTube, Vimeo, and/or Facebook video pages. If you are aware of other links that should be included, please email us.

Democratic Party Angela Alsobrooks

April 25, 2024
April 8, 2024
Feb. 12, 2024

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Republican Party Larry Hogan

June 17, 2024
May 28, 2024
May 23, 2024

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Debates and forums

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Election competitiveness

Polls

Polls are conducted with a variety of methodologies and have margins of error or credibility intervals.[35] The Pew Research Center wrote, "A margin of error of plus or minus 3 percentage points at the 95% confidence level means that if we fielded the same survey 100 times, we would expect the result to be within 3 percentage points of the true population value 95 of those times."[36] For tips on reading polls from FiveThirtyEight, click here. For tips from Pew, click here.

Below we provide results for polls that are included in polling aggregation from FiveThirtyEight and RealClearPolitics, when available. Click here to read about FiveThirtyEight's criteria for including polls in its aggregation. We only report polls for which we can find a margin of error or credibility interval.


United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024: General election polls
Poll Date Democratic Party Alsobrooks Republican Party Hogan Green Party Wallace[37] Libertarian Party Scott[37] Grey.png Osuchukwu[37] Undecided/Other Margin of error Sample size[38] Sponsor[39]
Chism Strategies Oct. 28-30, 2024 48% 40% -- 2% -- 10%[40] ±4.34 510 LV N/A
ActiVote Oct. 7-30, 2024 57% 43% -- -- -- -- ±4.9 400 LV N/A
The Washington Post/University of Maryland Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement Oct. 17-22, 2024 52% 40% -- 4% -- 4%[41] ±3.6 1,000 LV N/A
Emerson College Polling Oct. 19-21, 2024 57% 43% -- -- -- -- ±3.2 865 LV The Hill, Nexstar, WDVM-TV (Hagerstown, Md.)
University of Maryland Baltimore County Institute of Politics Sept. 23-28, 2024 48% 39% -- 3% -- 9%[42] ±3.3 863 LV N/A

Race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[60]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[61][62][63]

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Maryland, 2024
Race trackerRace ratings
November 5, 2024October 29, 2024October 22, 2024October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely Democratic
Decision Desk HQ and The HillSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe DemocraticSafe Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely DemocraticLikely Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Noteworthy endorsements

See also: Ballotpedia: Our approach to covering endorsements

This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes a bulleted list of links to official lists of endorsements for any candidates who published that information on their campaign websites. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please click here.

Noteworthy endorsements
Endorser Democratic Party Angela Alsobrooks Republican Party Larry Hogan
Government officials
Vice President Kamala D. Harris (D)  source  
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D)  source  
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D)  source  
U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D)  source  
U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D)  source  
U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (D)  source  
U.S. Rep. David Trone (D)  source  
Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D)  source  
State Rep. Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D)  source  
State's Attorney Aisha Braveboy (D)  source  
Attorney General Anthony Brown  source  
County Executive, Frederick Jessica Fitzwater (D)  source  
City Councilor, Baltimore Odette Ramos (D)  source  
Individuals
Frmr. President Barack Obama  source  
Former President Donald Trump  source  
Organizations
DC AFL-CIO  source  
Maryland State AFL-CIO  source  

Election spending

Campaign finance

Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
Angela Alsobrooks Democratic Party $28,461,432 $25,775,998 $2,685,434 As of October 16, 2024
Michael Cobb Sr. Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Marcellus Crews Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Brian Frydenborg Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Scottie Griffin Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Robert Houton Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Joseph Perez Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Steven Seuferer Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 As of December 31, 2023
David Trone Democratic Party $63,726,337 $63,926,169 $3,274 As of September 30, 2024
Andrew Wildman Democratic Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Moe Barakat Republican Party $2,212 $2,212 $0 As of September 30, 2024
Chris Chaffee Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Robin Ficker Republican Party $4,430,740 $4,428,797 $273 As of September 30, 2024
Lorie Friend Republican Party $1,392 $4,917 $-1,976 As of September 30, 2024
Larry Hogan Republican Party $10,943,516 $9,324,222 $1,619,295 As of October 16, 2024
John Myrick Republican Party $8,019 $7,359 $660 As of June 30, 2024
Laban Seyoum Republican Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Mike Scott Libertarian Party $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Billy Bridges Unaffiliated $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Patrick Burke Unaffiliated $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Irwin Gibbs Unaffiliated $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Christy Helmondollar Unaffiliated $0 $0 $0 Data not available***
Robin Rowe Unaffiliated $0 $0 $0 Data not available***

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.
*** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.


As of Oct. 28, 2024, the two major party candidates had the 27th largest difference in terms of total money raised between major party Senate candidates and the 20th largest difference in terms of total spending. Click here to learn more.

Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[64][65]

If available, satellite spending reports by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and OpenSecrets.org are linked below. FEC links include totals from monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports. OpenSecrets.org compiles data from those reports as well as 24- and 48-hour reports from the FEC.[66]

Details about satellite spending of significant amounts and/or reported by media are included below those links. The amounts listed may not represent the total satellite spending in the election. To notify us of additional satellite spending, email us.

By candidate By election

Election analysis

Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state.

  • Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the state.
  • Statewide elections - Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state.
  • State partisanship - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
  • Demographics - Information about the state's demographics and how they compare to the country as a whole.


See also: Presidential voting trends in Maryland and The Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index

Cook PVI by congressional district

Cook Political Report's Partisan Voter Index for Maryland, 2024
District Incumbent Party PVI
Maryland's 1st Andrew Harris Ends.png Republican R+11
Maryland's 2nd Dutch Ruppersberger Electiondot.png Democratic D+7
Maryland's 3rd John Sarbanes Electiondot.png Democratic D+10
Maryland's 4th Glenn Ivey Electiondot.png Democratic D+40
Maryland's 5th Steny Hoyer Electiondot.png Democratic D+15
Maryland's 6th David Trone Electiondot.png Democratic D+2
Maryland's 7th Kweisi Mfume Electiondot.png Democratic D+30
Maryland's 8th Jamie Raskin Electiondot.png Democratic D+29


2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Maryland[67]
District Joe Biden Democratic Party Donald Trump Republican Party
Maryland's 1st 41.7% 56.3%
Maryland's 2nd 59.4% 38.6%
Maryland's 3rd 61.7% 36.2%
Maryland's 4th 89.6% 8.7%
Maryland's 5th 67.4% 30.9%
Maryland's 6th 53.9% 44.1%
Maryland's 7th 81.0% 17.5%
Maryland's 8th 80.5% 17.9%


2012-2020

How a state's counties vote in a presidential election and the size of those counties can provide additional insights into election outcomes at other levels of government including statewide and congressional races. Below, four categories are used to describe each county's voting pattern over the 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections: Solid, Trending, Battleground, and New. Click [show] on the table below for examples:


Following the 2020 presidential election, 64.2% of Marylanders lived in one of the state's six Solid Democratic counties, which voted for the Democratic presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 20.5% lived in one of 13 Solid Republican counties. Overall, Maryland was Solid Democratic, having voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2012, Hillary Clinton (D) in 2016, and Joe Biden (D) in 2020. Use the table below to view the total number of each type of county in Maryland following the 2020 election as well as the overall percentage of the state population located in each county type.[68]

Historical voting trends

Maryland presidential election results (1900-2020)

  • 21 Democratic wins
  • 10 Republican wins
Year 1900 1904 1908 1912 1916 1920 1924 1928 1932 1936 1940 1944 1948 1952 1956 1960 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020
Winning Party R D D D D R R R D D D D R R R D D D R D D R R D D D D D D D D

This section details the results of the five most recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections held in the state.

U.S. Senate elections

See also: List of United States Senators from Maryland

The table below details the vote in the five most recent U.S. Senate races in Maryland.

U.S. Senate election results in Maryland
Race Winner Runner up
2022 65.8%Democratic Party 34.1%Republican Party
2018 64.9%Democratic Party 30.3%Republican Party
2016 60.9%Democratic Party 35.7%Republican Party
2012 56.0%Democratic Party 26.3%Republican Party
2010 61.8%Democratic Party 36.3%Republican Party
Average 59.6 34.6

Gubernatorial elections

See also: Governor of Maryland

The table below details the vote in the five most recent gubernatorial elections in Maryland.

Gubernatorial election results in Maryland
Race Winner Runner up
2022 64.5%Democratic Party 32.1%Republican Party
2018 55.3%Republican Party 43.5%Democratic Party
2014 51.0%Republican Party 47.3%Democratic Party
2010 56.2%Democratic Party 41.8%Republican Party
2006 52.7%Democratic Party 46.2%Republican Party
Average 53.3 45.3
See also: Party control of Maryland state government

Congressional delegation

The table below displays the partisan composition of Maryland's congressional delegation as of May 2024.

Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Maryland
Party U.S. Senate U.S. House Total
Democratic 2 7 9
Republican 0 1 1
Independent 0 0 0
Vacancies 0 0 0
Total 2 8 10

State executive

The table below displays the officeholders in Maryland's top four state executive offices as of May 2024.

State executive officials in Maryland, May 2024
Office Officeholder
Governor Democratic Party Wes Moore
Lieutenant Governor Democratic Party Aruna Miller
Secretary of State Democratic Party Susan Lee
Attorney General Democratic Party Anthony G. Brown

State legislature

Maryland State Senate

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 34
     Republican Party 13
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 47

Maryland House of Delegates

Party As of February 2024
     Democratic Party 102
     Republican Party 39
     Other 0
     Vacancies 0
Total 141

Trifecta control

The table below shows the state's trifecta status from 1992 until the 2024 election.

Maryland Party Control: 1992-2024
Twenty-one years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
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Year 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Governor D D D D D D D D D D D R R R R D D D D D D D D R R R R R R R R D D
Senate D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D
House D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

The table below details demographic data in Maryland and compares it to the broader United States as of 2022.

Demographic Data for Maryland
Maryland United States
Population 6,177,224 331,449,281
Land area (sq mi) 9,710 3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White 51.2% 65.9%
Black/African American 29.9% 12.5%
Asian 6.5% 5.8%
Native American 0.3% 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.1% 0.2%
Two or more 6.3% 8.8%
Hispanic/Latino 10.9% 18.7%
Education
High school graduation rate 91% 89.1%
College graduation rate 42.2% 34.3%
Income
Median household income $98,461 $75,149
Persons below poverty level 6.2% 8.8%
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2017-2022).
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

Election context

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Maryland in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Maryland, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024
State Office Party Signatures required Filing fee Filing deadline Source
Maryland U.S. Senate Democratic or Republican N/A $290.00 2/9/2024 Source
Maryland U.S. Senate Non-principal party N/A $290.00 8/2/2024 Source
Maryland U.S. Senate Unaffiliated 10,000 $290.00 8/5/2024 Source

Maryland U.S. Senate election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Maryland, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maryland

Incumbent Chris Van Hollen defeated Chris Chaffee, Scottie Griffin, and Andrew Wildman in the general election for U.S. Senate Maryland on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen (D)
 
65.8
 
1,316,897
Image of Chris Chaffee
Chris Chaffee (R)
 
34.1
 
682,293
Image of Scottie Griffin
Scottie Griffin (D) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
334
Image of Andrew Wildman
Andrew Wildman (Independent) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
89
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
2,723

Total votes: 2,002,336
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland

Incumbent Chris Van Hollen defeated Michelle Smith in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on July 19, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
 
80.8
 
535,014
Image of Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith Candidate Connection
 
19.2
 
127,089

Total votes: 662,103
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Maryland on July 19, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chris Chaffee
Chris Chaffee
 
20.8
 
50,514
Image of Lorie Friend
Lorie Friend Candidate Connection
 
14.7
 
35,714
Image of John Thormann
John Thormann
 
13.7
 
33,290
Image of Joseph Perez
Joseph Perez Candidate Connection
 
10.8
 
26,359
Image of George Davis
George Davis
 
8.7
 
21,095
Image of James Tarantin
James Tarantin
 
8.4
 
20,514
Image of Reba Hawkins
Reba Hawkins
 
7.4
 
18,057
Image of Jon McGreevey
Jon McGreevey
 
5.8
 
14,128
Image of Todd Puglisi
Todd Puglisi
 
5.6
 
13,550
Image of Nnabu Eze
Nnabu Eze
 
4.1
 
9,917

Total votes: 243,138
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2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maryland

Incumbent Ben Cardin defeated Tony Campbell, Neal Simon, and Arvin Vohra in the general election for U.S. Senate Maryland on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Ben Cardin
Ben Cardin (D)
 
64.9
 
1,491,614
Image of Tony Campbell
Tony Campbell (R)
 
30.3
 
697,017
Image of Neal Simon
Neal Simon (Independent)
 
3.7
 
85,964
Image of Arvin Vohra
Arvin Vohra (L)
 
1.0
 
22,943
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
2,351

Total votes: 2,299,889
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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2016

See also: United States Senate election in Maryland, 2016

Heading into the election, Ballotpedia rated Maryland's U.S. Senate race as safely Democratic. In the U.S. Senate race in Maryland, incumbent Barbara Mikulski chose to retire, leaving the seat open in 2016. The election attracted a large number of Democratic, Republican and independent candidates. Chris Van Hollen (D) defeated Kathy Szeliga (R), Arvin Vohra (Libertarian), Margaret Flowers (Green), and several write-in candidates in the general election on November 8, 2016. Van Hollen defeated nine other Democrats to win the nomination, and Szeliga defeated 13 other Republicans in the primary. The primary elections took place on April 26, 2016.[69][70]

U.S. Senate, Maryland General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChris Van Hollen 60.9% 1,659,907
     Republican Kathy Szeliga 35.7% 972,557
     Green Margaret Flowers 3.3% 89,970
     N/A Write-in 0.1% 3,736
Total Votes 2,726,170
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections

U.S. Senate, Maryland Democratic Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChris Van Hollen 53.2% 470,320
Donna Edwards 38.9% 343,620
Freddie Dickson 1.7% 14,856
Theresa Scaldaferri 1.5% 13,178
Violet Staley 1.2% 10,244
Lih Young 1% 8,561
Charles Smith 0.9% 7,912
Ralph Jaffe 0.8% 7,161
Blaine Taylor 0.7% 5,932
Ed Tinus 0.3% 2,560
Total Votes 884,344
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections
U.S. Senate, Maryland Republican Primary, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngKathy Szeliga 35.6% 135,337
Chris Chaffee 13.7% 52,066
Chrys Kefalas 9.6% 36,340
Richard Douglas 7.6% 29,007
Dave Wallace 6.1% 23,226
Sean Connor 5.7% 21,727
Lynn Richardson 5.5% 20,792
John Graziani 4.4% 16,722
Greg Holmes 4.3% 16,148
Mark McNicholas 2.6% 9,988
Joseph Hooe 2.2% 8,282
Anthony Seda 1% 3,873
Richard Shawver 0.8% 3,155
Garry Yarrington 0.8% 2,988
Total Votes 379,651
Source: Maryland State Board of Elections



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Footnotes

  1. Maryland Matters, "Get ready for a ‘Groundhog Day’ Senate election," May 20, 2024
  2. The Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for Prince George's County," accessed July 15, 2024
  3. The Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2022 Gubernatorial General Election Results for Prince George's County," accessed July 15, 2024
  4. The Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2010 Gubernatorial General Election results for Prince George's County," accessed July 15, 2024
  5. The Maryland State Board of Elections, "Official 2014 Gubernatorial General Election results for Prince George's County," accessed July 15, 2024
  6. 6.0 6.1 WBAL-TV 11, "2024 Maryland US Senate race candidate profile: Angela Alsobrooks," April 25, 2024
  7. The 19th*, "Angela Alsobrooks wins Democratic primary in crucial Maryland Senate race," May 14, 2024
  8. 8.0 8.1 Maryland.gov, "Governors - Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr.," accessed July 16, 2024
  9. Larry Hogan campaign website, "Strong Independent Leadership," accessed July 15, 2024
  10. Larry Hogan campaign website, "Hogan for Maryland Announces Strong Independent Leadership Tour," May 21, 2024
  11. The Hill, "Hogan says Republicans can’t count on his vote in Senate," May 28, 2024
  12. Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Endorsements," accessed July 15, 2024
  13. 13.0 13.1 Axios, "'I didn't want to have it': Hogan responds to Trump endorsement," June 20, 2024
  14. The Washington Post, "In deep blue Md., Democrats pour record cash into defending Senate," October 17, 2024
  15. Chism Strategies, "Our Final 2024 Polls—Where Do Democrats Stand in VA, MN, and MD," November 2, 2024
  16. ActiVote, "Alsobrooks has double-digit lead in Maryland," October 31, 2024
  17. The Washington Post, "Alsobrooks has clear lead in Maryland Senate race, Post-UMD poll finds," October 24, 2024
  18. Emerson College Polling, "October 2024 Maryland Poll: Alsobrooks (D) 54%, Hogan (R) 40%," October 23, 2024
  19. Maryland Matters, "Poll: Majority of Marylanders support reproductive rights ballot question," October 9, 2024
  20. The Washington Post, "Post-UMD poll: Democrat Alsobrooks pulls ahead in Maryland’s critical Senate race," September 26, 2024
  21. The Washington Post, "Post-UMD poll: Democrat Alsobrooks pulls ahead in Maryland’s critical Senate race," September 26, 2024
  22. Public Policy Polling, "Alsobrooks Expands Lead," September 19, 2024
  23. Emerson College Polling, "Maryland September 2024 Poll: Alsobrooks 49%, Hogan 42%," September 17, 2024
  24. Maryland Matters, "Poll: Alsobrooks has slim advantage over Hogan in Senate race," September 4, 2024
  25. AARP, "Maryland Voter Survey," August 27, 2024
  26. 26.0 26.1 Public Policy Polling, “Alsobrooks leads Hogan by 11,” June 24, 2024
  27. Fox News, "Trump endorses blue state Republican Senate candidate who does not support the former president," June 13, 2024
  28. The Associated Press, "VP Harris campaigns to stop gun violence with Maryland Senate candidate Alsobrooks," June 7, 2024
  29. Emerson College Polling, "Maryland 2024 Poll: Alsobrooks 42%, Trone 41%," May 9, 2024
  30. Public Policy Polling, "Democrats favored against Hogan in Maryland Senate race, no electability gap between Alsobrooks and Trone," May 8, 2024
  31. The Baltimore Sun, "Sun/FOX45/UB poll: Trone leads Alsobrooks in Senate race; Hogan favored over either," April 16, 2024
  32. Goucher College Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics, "Goucher College Poll Spring 2024," April 2, 2024
  33. The Washington Post, "Post-UMD poll: GOP’s Hogan leads both Democrats in Maryland Senate race," March 20, 2024
  34. Emerson College Polling, "Maryland 2024 Poll: Former Gov. Larry Hogan Starts Strong in Election for Open Senate Seat," February 15, 2024
  35. For more information on the difference between margins of error and credibility intervals, see explanations from the American Association for Public Opinion Research and Ipsos.
  36. Pew Research Center, "5 key things to know about the margin of error in election polls," September 8, 2016
  37. 37.0 37.1 37.2 37.3 37.4 37.5 Polls where this candidate was not listed or included are marked by "--"
  38. RV=Registered Voters
    LV=Likely Voters
    V=Voters
  39. The sponsor is the person or group that funded all or part of the poll.
  40. Unsure: 10%
  41. No opinion/Skipped: 4%
  42. Some other candidate: 3%
    Undecided/Don’t know: 5%
    Refused: 1%
  43. RV=Registered Voters
    LV=Likely Voters
    V=Voters
  44. The sponsor is the person or group that funded all or part of the poll.
  45. Other: 1%
    Would not vote: 1%
    No opinion/Skipped: 4%
  46. Other: 1%,Would not vote: 1%, No opinion/Skipped: 4%
  47. Not sure: 12%
  48. Undecided: 9%
  49. Undecided: 11%
    Other: 1%
  50. Undecided: 7%
    Other: 1%
  51. Not sure: 12%
  52. Not sure: 16%
  53. Undecided: 14%
  54. Undecided/Other: 17%
  55. Undecided/Other: 10%
  56. Undecided: 11%
  57. No opinion/Skipped: 15%
  58. Undecided: 19%
  59. Undecided: 19%
  60. Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
  61. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
  62. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
  63. Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
  64. OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
  65. OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
  66. Amee LaTour, Email correspondence with the Center for Responsive Politics, August 5, 2022
  67. Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' presidential results by congressional district for 2020, 2016, and 2012," accessed December 15, 2023
  68. This analysis includes Maryland's 23 counties and the independent city of Baltimore.
  69. Maryland State Board of Elections, "2016 Presidential Primary Election State Candidates List," accessed February 5, 2016
  70. The New York Times, "Maryland Primary Results," April 26, 2016


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