Former Maryland GOP Governor Larry Hogan is leading his Democrat rivals by double digits, according to the results of a new survey on this year’s race in the deep blue state for the seat held by retiring Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD).
The Washington Post-University of Maryland poll found voters say they would support Hogan over Rep. David Trone (D-MD) — 49% to 37% — if the election were held today. Voters similarly backed Hogan over Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, 50% to 36%.
Despite the positive results for Hogan, 55% of voters said they would like the Democrats to maintain control of the U.S. Senate while 35% said the same for Republicans. Another 11% had no opinion or skipped the question.
Which party controls the Senate after November’s election remains a very open question. Democrats currently lead the chamber with 48 seats and three independents who caucus…
