Never Trumper and former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) lost his Senate race to Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
Associated Press reported Alzalbrooks won the Senate race against Hogan, noting that his “popularity as a two-term governor made him one of the strongest competitors” for the state's Senate seat.
Allbrooks' victory makes him Maryland's first black senator, according to the Associated Press.
The Associated Press announced the call for the race at 9:32 p.m.
Hogan's loss comes after he encouraged undecided voters to cast their ballots in the presidential election, but said he was withholding his vote and would not support either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris. It happened after I admitted it. According to Baltimore banner.
“I've always said I would never vote for someone I don't believe in, and I think a lot of people respect that decision,” Hogan said.
Hogan has criticized Trump many times. In an interview with CBS Let's face the nation Hogan said in September that people were tired of President Trump because of his “divisive rhetoric.”
Despite receiving Trump's support, Hogan has tried to distance himself from the president, saying he is “not seeking” or “not interested” in Trump's support.
In May, Hogan wrote: post X argued that Americans should “respect the verdict and legal process” in President Trump's business records trial.
In an August 2023 interview with CNN, Hogan said “six” Republican presidential candidates raised their hands after being “asked if they would support” Trump even if he was convicted. criticized.
Breitbart News' Joel Pollack previously reported that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hogan spent about $9.46 million ordering coronavirus tests from South Korea, which ended up being unsuccessful. Reportedly not used.
