Democrat Angela Alsobrooks has won Maryland’s Senate race, NBC News projects, defeating popular former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and becoming the first Black woman elected to represent the state in the Senate.

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 wins Maryland Senate seat as Republican ex-governor Larry Hogan flounders - The race was one of the most expensive in the country and could prove crucial in the make-up of t