Alsobrooks leads Hogan in Maryland Senate race poll

A recent poll conducted by Gonzales Research and Media Services shows that Alsobrooks is leading Hogan by 5 points in the Maryland Senate race, with 46% of registered voters supporting her compared to 41% for Hogan. Despite Hogan's favorable rating of 50% from his time as governor, his support among voters is lower, raising questions about his ability to secure a win in a predominantly Democratic state. The poll indicates that Hogan needs to attract a significant portion of the Democratic vote to be competitive in the upcoming election. Alsobrooks, however, faces challenges with name recognition, as 34% of registered voters do not recognize her name, including 17% of Democrats. The poll suggests that her visibility may have increased following her appearance at the Democratic National Convention, where she highlighted her long-standing friendship with Vice President Kamala Harris. This boost in recognition could be crucial as the election approaches. Among undecided voters, a significant 72% are unfamiliar with Alsobrooks, while 16% hold a favorable view of Hogan. The poll also reveals that 21% of Democrats are willing to vote for Hogan, indicating a potential split in party loyalty. Hogan's strategy involves positioning himself as a centrist Republican, distancing himself from former President Trump, who has endorsed him. The poll, which surveyed 820 registered voters in Maryland likely to participate in the 2024 general election, was conducted from August 24 to August 30 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.5 percentage points. The results reflect a dynamic race that could shift as candidates continue to campaign and engage with voters.