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← 2022
U.S. Senate, Maryland
Democratic primary Republican primary General election
Election details
Filing deadline: February 9, 2024
Primary: May 14, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting in Maryland
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Voters in Maryland will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024. The primary was May 14, 2024. The filing deadline was February 9, 2024.

The election will fill the Class I Senate seat held by Ben Cardin (D), who first took office in 2007. On May 1, 2023, Cardin announced he was not running for re-election in 2024.

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

Thirty-four of 100 seats are up for election, including one special election. Democrats have a 51-49 majority. Of the seats up for election in 2024, Democrats hold 20, Republicans hold 11, and independents hold three. As of May 2024, eight members of the U.S. Senate had announced they were not running for re-election.

This is one of eight open races for the U.S. Senate in 2024 where an incumbent is not running for re-election. Across the country, five Democrats, two Republicans, and one Independent are not running for re-election. 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:

• United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)
• United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024 (May 14 Democratic primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Maryland

Angela Alsobrooks, Larry Hogan, Nancy Wallace, Mike Scott, and Emmanuel Osuchukwu are running in the general election for U.S. Senate Maryland on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Angela Alsobrooks (D)
		Larry Hogan (R)
		Nancy Wallace (G)
		Mike Scott (L)
		Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

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	There are no incumbents in this race.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Moshe Landman (G)
• Shaunesi Deberry (Independent)
• Michael Sigmon (Progressive Party)

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
✔		Angela Alsobrooks	53.8	240,611
		David Trone	42.0	187,889
		Michael Cobb Sr.	0.8	3,454
		Joseph Perez	0.8	3,441
		Scottie Griffin	0.6	2,598
		Marcellus Crews	0.5	2,381
		Brian Frydenborg	0.5	2,276
		Andrew Wildman	0.4	1,726
		Robert Houton	0.3	1,368
		Steven Seuferer	0.3	1,202

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 446,946
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Juan Dominguez (D)
• William Jawando (D)

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
✔		Larry Hogan	61.9	147,372
		Robin Ficker	30.1	71,630
		Chris Chaffee	3.3	7,889
		Lorie Friend	2.0	4,795
		John Myrick	1.7	4,136
		Moe Barakat	0.7	1,728
		Laban Seyoum	0.2	582

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	There were no incumbents in this race. Source	Total votes: 238,132
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Ray Bly (R)
• John Thormann (R)
• John Teichert (R)
• Christopher Puleo (R)

May 14 Democratic Primary

See also: United States Senate election in Maryland, 2024 (May 14 Republican primary)

Ballotpedia identified the May 14, Democratic primary as a battleground primary. For more on the Democratic primary, click here. For more on the Republican primary, click here.

Angela Alsobrooks (D) won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maryland on May 14, 2024. Alsobrooks received 53.4% of the vote. David Trone (D) finished in second with 42.6%. Michael Cobb Sr. (D), Joseph Perez (D), Scottie Griffin (D), Marcellus Crews (D), Brian Frydenborg (D), Andrew Wildman (D), Robert Houton (D), and Steven Seuferer (D) also ran in the primary.

Alsobrooks and Trone led in media attention, endorsements, polls, and fundraising. Incumbent Ben Cardin (D), who was first elected in 2006, is not running for re-election.

Democratic strategist Len Foxwell told The Hill that the Democratic primary would come down to the candidates' personalities. “I think there will be a lot of comparative campaigning, and I think to the extent that there is negative campaigning, it will focus more on personalities, because as a practical matter, there’s not a dime’s worth of difference between the two on the issues,” said Foxwell.

At the time of the primary, Alsobrooks was Prince George’s County Executive and previously the county’s State’s Attorney. Alsobrooks said she ran because she believed “there aren’t enough people in the U.S. Senate who live like, think like and look like the people they’re supposed to represent.” Alsobrooks said that if elected she would "fight to create jobs, bring down the cost of living and promote generational wealth, improve our healthcare system and strengthen our kids’ education."

At the time of the primary, Trone represented Maryland's 6th Congressional District and founded the alcohol retailer Total Wine & More. Trone said that because he does not accept contributions from PACs, lobbyists, and corporations he would be able to “listen to the people of Maryland, not special interests.” According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings as of March 31, Trone has raised $42,416,906, the second most of any Senate candidate running in 2024. His total includes a $41,771,000 loan he made to his campaign.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Minority Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) endorsed Trone. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02) also endorsed Trone. Five members of Maryland’s Democratic congressional delegation endorsed Alsobrooks: Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. John Sarbanes (3rd), Rep. Glenn Ivey (4th), Rep. Steny Hoyer (5th), and Rep. Jamie Raskin (8th).

On Feb. 9, former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R) announced he was running in the Republican primary. Editor Josh Kurtz wrote in Maryland Matters, “If nothing else, Hogan’s entry into the race may prompt Democratic primary voters to not only think about whether they like Trone or Alsobrooks best, but to consider which would make a stronger general election candidate against the former governor.”

As of May 14, 2024, The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales, and Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball rated the general election Likely Democratic.

Candidate profiles

This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. For more on how we select candidates to include, click here.

Angela Alsobrooks

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 includes work as a full-time domestic violence prosecutor.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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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."

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Regarding gun safety, Alsobrooks said she supports "implementing universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, banning military-style weapons like AR-15s, and prohibiting devices like bump stocks."

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On the environment, Alsobrooks said she would "be a vocal advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy, ensuring that all U.S. Government purchases, from buildings to vehicles, align with emission goals."

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Sources: Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Standing up for Workers," accessed April 7, 2024; Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Gun Safety," accessed April 7, 2024; Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Climate Change," accessed April 7, 2024; Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Meet Angela," accessed April 7, 2024

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

Marcellus Crews

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "I’m Marcellus Crews I have lived in Maryland for over 32 years.  I am a Maryland small business owner who has been the Managing Director for CREWSING Technologies since 2009.  I resides in Upper Marlboro and my company's office is in Capitol Heights.  I attended Pine Forge Academy, Oakwood University and Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD. I received his A+ Certification, Application Master's and has become a Network Administrator that also oversees Cyber Security and online data processing services. If elected as your US Senator, he would bring a unique and much needed skill set to the office. He is a people person with a technological background that can lead our state and nation with Cyber security policies, the rise of AI, social media issues, digital currencies and an economy that is technology driven. "

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Key Messages

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A good education can leads to innovation. It’s time to focus on the STEAM programming coupled with trade and IT certifications for grades 7 - 12.

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Technology and Innovation in Small businesses, government services, veterans affairs, first responders, and mental health services.

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It is time for a new skillset in the Senate. Someone who understands the technology driven economy along with true service of engaging constituents.

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

Brian Frydenborg

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Lifelong liberal Democrat who has been pleased to call Maryland home for over three years now. I am a respected geopolitical and policy analyst who has worked many years as a freelance journalist, writer, editor, and consultant, including while living over five years in the Middle East. Some of my most notable jobs have been consulting for a USAID project in Jordan and another consultancy with a local Jordanian NGO, as well a project each with the U.S. Department of Education and, most recently, a U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women project. Biden wrote that office into law himself, a reminder of policy expertise and legislation being at the heart of what it means to be an exceptional U.S. senator. I even interned in Biden’s Washington Senate office back in 2006. That is part of over two decades of substantive academic and professional experience in the policy and political realms, including international policy as well as domestic. Ben Cardin was a leader on both fronts and, as the only candidate with as much foreign policy experience as I have and by far, I will be, too. Expect more detailed policy proposals from me than any other candidate."

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Key Messages

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We face serious challenges not only from without, but within: make no mistake about it, Trumpist MAGA Republicans are a fascist, racist personality cult, willing to gaslight and engage in violent insurrections and coup attempts to destroy American democracy to preserve or extend their power. We must stand up to them and defend democracy and the most vulnerable whose were so deeply harmed by Trump’s policies and those of his supporters. But whenever we can find common ground, especially with the Adam Kinzingers and Asa Hutchinsons who are still operating in Republican politics, we must work with Republicans to achieve results when possible, as Joe Biden, Chuck Schumer, and Nancy Pelosi have demonstrated repeatedly in face of mockery.

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I bring over two decades of domestic and foreign policy expertise to the table, the only candidate with significant foreign affairs experience, something any successor to the great Ben Cardin should possess. Cardin worked in a bipartisan manner to pass the landmark human rights Magnitsky legislation, giving the U.S. unprecedented power to punish human rights abusers within foreign governments. This legislation was so effective that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his agents attempted to collude with the Trump campaign back in 2016 to undermine the effectiveness of these sanctions. Cardin was strong on supporting Ukraine, as am I, with my analysis being praised even by a top advisor to Zelensky.

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As Democrats, we have to embrace what brought us success in 2018 midterms, the 2020 presidential election, and in a historic gain in the Senate and holding most of our ground in House in the 2022 midterms: maintaining a practical agenda designed to produce results and huge portions of the American electorate. At a time when Republicans are increasingly ideologically extreme, now is not the to shrink the big tent of the Democratic Party or to narrow our appeal by veering into ideological extremes in turn. For example, it’s pretty wild we still have a Democratic Senator in West Virginia, which voted for Trump by nearly 40 points in 2020. As a liberal Democrats, I disagree with Sen. Manchin on much but attacking him does not help our cause.

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

Robert Houton

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Rob Houton initiated, and led the fight in the 118th U.S. Congress to introduce, and accelerate passage of S.2569, the Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act. Unsuspecting teens, students, and youth are dying from fentanyl laced substances. This legislation, supported by President Biden and Republican Congressional Members, will save lives. After being asked by my fellow Marylanders to run for U.S. Senate due to my leadership in fighting to protect our families from illicit fentanyl, I am driven to represent all Marylanders in the U.S. Senate. Maryland also needs a NEW, younger generational leader and I am this leader. A parent, a fighter, a candidate who cares/cared when no one else did."

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Key Messages

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I fought, and will continue fighting to protect Maryland families from fentanyl.

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I am the new generation leader who Marylanders want to represent them in the U.S> Senate.

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I am a bipartisan leader and will bring this bipartisanship, solution-led work to the U.S. Senate.

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

Steven Seuferer

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "Average American that's sick of the way "career" politicians are running this country. We were never meant to be a Gerontocracy, but here we are. Your elected officials should be accountable to the people that elected them. If we think the police should wear body cams, so too should our politicians, and I'm willing to set the example."

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Key Messages

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No one should die for being poor.

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All elected or appointed government positions should have a term limit.

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We should not be afraid to update the constitution. Article V of the United States Constitution exists for a reason.

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

David Trone

Party: Democratic Party

Incumbent: No

Political Office: 

• U.S. House of Representatives (Assumed office: 2019)

Biography:  Trone received a bachelor's degree from Furman University and a MBA from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. Trone's professional experience includes work as the founder of the alcohol retailer Total Wine & More.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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On the economy, Trone said he would "work to break down economic, racial, and gender barriers for small business owners, eliminate the gender pay gap, and work with leaders across our state to attract new industry investment and grow our economy."

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On gun safety, Trone said he would reinstate a nationwide assault weapons ban, pass background check requirements, and enact red flag laws.

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On the opioid epidemic, Trone said "We've made progress, but there's so much more to do. I'm committed to addressing the root causes of substance use and providing real solutions.

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Sources: David Trone campaign website, "David's Work," accessed April 7, 2024; David Trone campaign website, "David's Work," accessed April 7, 2024; X, "David Trone," March 30, 2024; David Trone official website, "About," accessed April 7, 2024; David Trone campaign website, "About," accessed April 7, 2024

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

Election news

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

• Election news (Nov. 17, 2023-April 16, 2024)
  • April 19, 2024: Alsobrooks and Trone participated in candidate forum hosted by FOX45 News.

  • April 16, 2024: OpinionWorks of Annapolis conducted a poll of 600 likely voters showing Trone at 48%, Alsobrooks at 29%, Crews at 2%, Griffin at 2%, Houton at 2%, Perez at 2%, Cobb at 1%, and Wildman at 1%. The margin of error was ± 4.0 percentage points.

  • April 12, 2024: Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group conducted a poll of 600 likely voters showing Trone at 43% and Alsobrooks at 40%. The margin of error was ± 4.0 percentage points.

  • April 3, 2024: Alsobrooks and Trone participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters Education Fund.

  • April 2, 2024: Goucher College Sarah T. Hughes Center for Politics conducted a poll of 408 likely voters showing Trone at 42% and Alsobrooks at 33%. The margin of error was ± 4.9 percentage points.

  • March 28, 2024: Alsobrooks and Trone participated in a debate hosted by the Democratic Club of Leisure World, a senior-living community.

  • March 20, 2024: The Washington Post/University of Maryland Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement conducted a poll of 525 registered voters showing Trone at 34%, Alsobrooks at 27%, and 39% no opinion. The margin of error was ± 4.5 percentage points.

  • March 16, 2024: Alsobrooks, Crews, Frydenborg, and Wildman participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Baltimore City Democratic State Central Committee.

  • March 8, 2024: Alsobrooks and Trone participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Prince George's County branch of the NAACP.

  • Feb. 21, 2024: Hickman Analytics, Inc. conducted a poll of 1,000 likely voters showing Trone at 49% and Alsobrooks at 32%. The margin of error was ± 3.1 percentage points.

  • Feb. 15, 2024: Emerson College conducted a poll of 1,000 registered voters showing Trone at 32%, Alsobrooks at 17%, Perez at 4%, Seuferer at 3%, Cobb at 2%, Houton at 2%, Frydenborg at 1%, Wildman at 1%, Crews at 1%, and Griffin at 1%. The margin of error was ± 3 percentage points.

  • Feb. 9, 2024: The election's filing deadline passed.

  • Jan. 29, 2024: Hickman Analytics, Inc. conducted a poll of 1,500 likely voters showing Trone at 42% and Alsobrooks at 34% The margin of error was ± 2.5 percentage points.

  • Dec. 3, 2023: Alsobrooks, Dominguez, and Trone participated in a candidate forum hosted by the Latino Democrats of Prince George's County. Dominguez withdrew his candidacy in January 2024.

  • Nov. 17, 2023: RMG Research conducted a poll of 500 likely voters showing Trone at 45% and Alsobrooks at 25%. The margin of error was ± 4.4 percentage points.

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Candidate profiles

This section includes candidate profiles created in one of two ways: either the candidate completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey, or Ballotpedia staff compiled a profile based on campaign websites, advertisements, and public statements after identifying the candidate as noteworthy. For more on how we select candidates to include, click here.

Angela Alsobrooks

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 includes work as a full-time domestic violence prosecutor.

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Key Messages

The following key messages were curated by Ballotpedia staff. For more on how we identify key messages, click here.

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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."

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Regarding gun safety, Alsobrooks said she supports "implementing universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, banning military-style weapons like AR-15s, and prohibiting devices like bump stocks."

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On the environment, Alsobrooks said she would "be a vocal advocate for expanding tax credits for clean energy, ensuring that all U.S. Government purchases, from buildings to vehicles, align with emission goals."

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Sources: Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Standing up for Workers," accessed April 7, 2024; Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Gun Safety," accessed April 7, 2024; Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Climate Change," accessed April 7, 2024; Angela Alsobrooks campaign website, "Meet Angela," accessed April 7, 2024

Emmanuel Osuchukwu

Party: Independent

Incumbent: No

Political Office: None

Submitted Biography:  "A Citizen who is tired of our Political problems caused by uniparty Career Politicians. From immigration, 34 Trillion Dollar Deficit to very poor Foreign Policies."

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Key Messages

To read this candidate's full survey responses, click here.

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Term limits in Congress is key to solving our Political Problems.

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"Absolute power corrupts absolutely".

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ALL Marylanders will know for sure how much Federal Funds are sent to Maryland and for what purpose. An Independent Candidate do NOT report to parties but the Citizens. A light shine in the darkness.

Voting information

See also: Voting in Maryland

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

What is the voter registration deadline?

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

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

N/A

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

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

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

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

Is early voting available to all voters?

N/A

What are the early voting start and end dates?

Oct. 24, 2024 to Oct. 31, 2024

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

N/A

When are polls open on Election Day?

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

Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Term limits in Congress is key to solving our Political Problems.

"Absolute power corrupts absolutely".

ALL Marylanders will know for sure how much Federal Funds are sent to Maryland and for what purpose. An Independent Candidate do NOT report to parties but the Citizens. A light shine in the darkness.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Briefly, our foreign policy should be based on LIBERTY,the very foundation of our Union.

2. Our Fiscal policy should be base on budget,one of the main responsibilities of our Congress which has been ignored for over 15 years. 3. Congress should improve immigration laws but more importantly those laws must be followed unlike the current administration.

4.Federal should increase financial support to States for Education.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Scriptures

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

TRUTH

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Service to Citizens not rule.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

To govern not rule.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Termlimit.net

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Security. Still in the field.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Deficit. We can overcome other issues.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

If elected, Term limit will be in Congress in one TERM. This is main goal, it is essential for LIBERTY!.

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

To advise and consent on foreign policies of an Administration.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

No

What do you think of the filibuster?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

One of the beauty of CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC. Minorities must be represented.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Senator Rand Paul is acceptable.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Knowledge.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Friendly

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Sure. Not always.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Only when absolutely necessary.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Most that know me supports me. I do not want Pac,Lobbyist or Globalist support. I must be able to SERVE the Citizens if elected,without hindrance. That is 90% of Congress problem now.

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Their knowledge in the field appointed.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Emmanuel Osuchukwu (Independent)

Absolutely important

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• Angela Alsobrooks
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Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Angela Alsobrooks	Democratic Party	$7,784,332	$5,875,228	$1,909,104	As of April 24, 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	$54,937,505	$51,413,130	$3,727,481	As of April 24, 2024
Andrew Wildman	Democratic Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Moe Barakat	Republican Party	$1,117	$80	$1,037	As of April 24, 2024
Chris Chaffee	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Robin Ficker	Republican Party	$4,408,449	$4,353,915	$52,865	As of April 24, 2024
Lorie Friend	Republican Party	$1,227	$3,699	$-923	As of April 24, 2024
Larry Hogan	Republican Party	$3,074,712	$1,289,905	$1,784,807	As of April 24, 2024
John Myrick	Republican Party	$8,019	$7,359	$660	As of May 13, 2024
Laban Seyoum	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Nancy Wallace	Green Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Mike Scott	Libertarian Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Emmanuel Osuchukwu	Independent	$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.

General election race ratings

See also: Race rating definitions and methods

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from three outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball. 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.
• 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.

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Maryland, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	May 28, 2024	May 21, 2024	May 14, 2024	May 7, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely Democratic	Likely 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.

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, or 1% of the total number of voters who are eligible to vote for the office, whichever is less	$290.00	8/5/2024	Source

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

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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
✔		Chris Van Hollen	80.8	535,014
		Michelle Smith	19.2	127,089

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 662,103
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jaden Thomas Farris (D)

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

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	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
✔		Ben Cardin (D)	64.9	1,491,614
		Tony Campbell (R)	30.3	697,017
		Neal Simon (Independent)	3.7	85,964
		Arvin Vohra (L)	1.0	22,943
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	2,351

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	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.

U.S. Senate, Maryland General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Chris 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
Chris 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
Kathy 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

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.

• Presidential elections
• Statewide elections
• State partisanship
• Demographics

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	Republican	R+11
Maryland's 2nd	Dutch Ruppersberger	Democratic	D+7
Maryland's 3rd	John Sarbanes	Democratic	D+10
Maryland's 4th	Glenn Ivey	Democratic	D+40
Maryland's 5th	Steny Hoyer	Democratic	D+15
Maryland's 6th	David Trone	Democratic	D+2
Maryland's 7th	Kweisi Mfume	Democratic	D+30
Maryland's 8th	Jamie Raskin	Democratic	D+29

2020 presidential results by 2024 congressional district lines

2020 presidential results in congressional districts based on 2024 district lines, Maryland
District	Joe Biden	Donald Trump
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:

County-level voting pattern categories
Democratic
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Democratic	D	D	D
Trending Democratic	R	D	D
Battleground Democratic	D	R	D
New Democratic	R	R	D
Republican
Status	2012	2016	2020
Solid Republican	R	R	R
Trending Republican	D	R	R
Battleground Republican	R	D	R
New Republican	D	D	R

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.

Maryland county-level statistics, 2020
Solid Democratic	6	64.2%
Solid Republican	13	20.5%
Trending Democratic	1	9.5%
New Democratic	3	5.3%
Trending Republican	1	0.4%
Total voted Democratic	10	79.1%
Total voted Republican	14	20.9%

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%	34.1%
2018	64.9%	30.3%
2016	60.9%	35.7%
2012	56.0%	26.3%
2010	61.8%	36.3%
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%	32.1%
2018	55.3%	43.5%
2014	51.0%	47.3%
2010	56.2%	41.8%
2006	52.7%	46.2%
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	Wes Moore
Lieutenant Governor	Aruna Miller
Secretary of State	Susan Lee
Attorney General	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 2024.

Maryland Party Control: 1992-2024
Twenty-one years of Democratic trifectas  •  No Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.

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.

See also

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Footnotes

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Maryland's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Ben Cardin (D)

Chris Hollen (D)

Representatives

District 1

Andrew Harris (R)

District 2

Dutch Ruppersberger (D)

District 3

John Sarbanes (D)

District 4

Glenn Ivey (D)

District 5

Steny Hoyer (D)

District 6

David Trone (D)

District 7

Kweisi Mfume (D)

District 8

Jamie Raskin (D)

Democratic Party (9)

Republican Party (1)