Thus, instead of having an independent voice in former Gov. Larry Hogan who could have helped block any loopy legislation by Republicans, Maryland is left with a backbencher of a minority party who will accomplish little other than to be a reliable vote for soon-to-be Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. I hope for the best, but I expect the worst.

The Prince George’s County executive will be the first Black woman to represent Maryland in the Senate. Her race against former Gov. Larry Hogan was the most competitive in decades in the deep-blue state.

Maryland voters are heading to the polls Tuesday with an unexpectedly competitive Senate race, three open House seats and a state constitutional amendment protecting abortion on the ballot. Vice President Kamala Harris has a large advantage over former president Donald Trump in the deeply blue state he lost in the two previous presidential elections,