Bernie Moreno, the Ohio Republican Senate nominee, attributed his victory in the state’s primary to the endorsement of former President Donald Trump, indicating a potential shift in deep blue states like Ohio.
A recent poll suggests that Maryland, another traditionally blue state, could lean towards Republicans in the upcoming Senate race.
According to a Washington Post/University of Maryland poll, former Republican Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland holds significant leads over his potential Democratic rivals.
Hogan, who recently announced his Senate campaign, leads Democratic Rep. David Trone by 12 points and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks by 14 points.
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Despite Hogan’s lead, the poll indicates that Maryland voters prefer Democratic control of the Senate by a 20-point margin. In the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Senator Ben Cardin, Trone holds a seven-point lead over Alsobrooks, with a sizable portion of Democratic voters undecided.
Trone, a Total Wine & More co-founder, has outspent Alsobrooks in the primary race. Hogan’s success in a blue state like Maryland, where Democrats significantly outnumber Republicans, suggests a potential path for the GOP to gain ground in the Senate.
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According to the poll, Hogan, known for his bipartisan leadership as governor, enjoys high approval ratings in Maryland. His decision to run for Senate comes after considering a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and declining previous opportunities to run for Senate in 2022.
Democrats hold a slim majority in the Senate, but Republicans are optimistic about their chances in the upcoming midterm elections.
With Democrats defending more seats, including in traditionally red states like Ohio, Montana, and West Virginia, Republicans see an opportunity to regain control of the Senate.
