In the competitive race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, most political observers see it as a two-candidate race.U.S. Rep. David Trone has dramatically outspent Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, according to Federal Election Commission records. But that’s primarily because he loaned his campaign $10 million.FEC records indicate Alsobrooks raised $1.73 million in her bid for the seat, soon to be vacated by U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin. Cardin announced in May that he will not seek re-election.The race is expected to draw national attention with partisan control of the Senate on the line.Alsobrooks has $1.3 million on hand, according to FEC records. She’s running a grassroots campaign and lists more donors than Trone.Trone said he plans to rely on his own resources and will not take political action committee money. However, records reveal he reported an $84,000 contribution from donors funneled through a website run by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. He has $5.2 million on hand.According to the Federal Communications Commission, Alsobrooks has been buying cable ads to get her message out.Trone is also using cable ads, but he’s also spent nearly $1 million in political advertising in the Baltimore market alone.Alsobrooks’ campaign emphasizes her executive background. She’s also a former prosecutor.Trone is the co-owner of the liquor retailer Total Wine and More. He is a three-term congressman who also highlights his executive experience. He touts his ability to work across party lines.If elected, Alsobrooks would be Maryland’s first black woman to serve in the Senate.
In the competitive race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat, most political observers see it as a two-candidate race.
U.S. Rep. David Trone has dramatically outspent Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, according to Federal Election Commission records. But that’s primarily because he loaned his campaign $10 million.
FEC records indicate Alsobrooks raised $1.73 million in her bid for the seat, soon to be vacated by U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin. Cardin announced in May that he will not seek re-election.
The race is expected to draw national attention with partisan control of the Senate on the line.
Alsobrooks has $1.3 million on hand, according to FEC records. She’s running a grassroots campaign and lists more donors than Trone.
Trone said he plans to rely on his own resources and will not take political action committee money. However, records reveal he reported an $84,000 contribution from donors funneled through a website run by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. He has $5.2 million on hand.
According to the Federal Communications Commission, Alsobrooks has been buying cable ads to get her message out.
Trone is also using cable ads, but he’s also spent nearly $1 million in political advertising in the Baltimore market alone.
Alsobrooks’ campaign emphasizes her executive background. She’s also a former prosecutor.
Trone is the co-owner of the liquor retailer Total Wine and More. He is a three-term congressman who also highlights his executive experience. He touts his ability to work across party lines.
If elected, Alsobrooks would be Maryland’s first black woman to serve in the Senate.
