Angela Alsobrooks (D), Larry Hogan (R), and three other candidates are running in Maryland’s U.S. Senate election on Nov. 5, 2024. Incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.), who was first elected in 2006, is not running for re-election.

On the state of the race, Maryland Matters’ Josh Kurtz said, “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.”

Alsobrooks is Prince George’s County executive. She was first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 after running unopposed in both general elections. Alsobrooks was also Prince George’s County State’s Attorney from 2011 to 2018 after running unopposed in the 2010 and 2014 general elections. Before she ran for public office, Alsobrooks was an assistant state’s attorney in Prince George’s County, where she handled domestic violence cases.

Alsobrooks said her priorities would include creating economic opportunities, building transportation and technology infrastructure, and protecting abortion access. Alsobrooks said her life experiences would inform her work in the Senate: “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.”

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. Hogan also founded the real estate brokerage firm The Hogan Companies.

Hogan said his priorities would include improving public safety and border security, creating economic opportunities, and improving education and job training. Hogan said he would bring “strong, independent leadership” to the Senate: “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.”

Vice-President Kamala Harris (D) endorsed Alsobrooks. Former President Donald Trump (R) endorsed Hogan. 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.”

Minor party and independent candidates include Nancy Wallace (G), Mike Scott (L), and Emmanuel Osuchukwu (I).

Ballotpedia provides race forecasts from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato’s Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. To see how each outlet rates the general election, click here.