Democrat Angela Alsobrooks won the Maryland U.S. Senate race, beating out Republican opponent Larry Hogan, according to the Associated Press. Alsobrooks, who serves as the county executive for Prince George’s County,

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks emerged the victor Tuesday night in Maryland’s closely watched Senate race, defeating former two-term Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Alsobrooks led Hogan 54.6%-43.3% when the Associated Press called the contest at 9:32 p.

Democrat Angela Alsobrooks took home the victory Tuesday night after beating Republican Larry Hogan in the race for the Maryland U.S. Senate. She is now the first Black woman to hold the seat. According to the Associated Press,