Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, who is running for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Senator Ben Cardin, is facing a decline in support in the Maryland Senate race. Hogan, a Republican, was initially expected to have a good chance in the general election. However, recent polls show him polling behind his opponent, Angela Alsobrooks, who won the Democratic nomination. Hogan's support is now in the mid-30s, more than 10 points behind Alsobrooks. This decline in support can be attributed to Hogan's pro-choice stance and his repudiation of former President Donald Trump's peace overtures. The Maryland GOP relies on suburban swing voters, but the party's rural bloc is all in on Trump. Hogan's move to the center has backfired, as voters may prefer to vote for the real Democrat rather than a moderate Republican. This decline in support is seen as a blowout and a potential massacre [c1b05c51].
Despite the decline in support, Hogan is not taking anything for granted and acknowledges that he is an underdog in the race. He discussed his endorsement from former President Trump, noting that while Maryland is a Democratic state, his non-partisan approach may carry more weight than the endorsement. The Senate race in Maryland remains highly competitive, with Hogan facing a lead from opponent Angela Alsobrooks [c7d755e9].