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Alsobrooks defeats Trone in Md. Senate primary

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on Tuesday defeated Congressman David Trone in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.). 

Alsobrooks defeated Trone by 53.4-42.6 percent margin. She will face Republican former Gov. Larry Hogan in November.

“On Nov. 5, 2024, we are going to defeat Larry Hogan, keep Maryland blue, and keep our Senate under Democratic control,” said Alsobrooks on her X account after she defeated Trone.

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