Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks wants to be Maryland’s next U.S. Senator

The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi

The race is heating up for the open U.S. Senate seat in Maryland. With the Democratic primary only three weeks away, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Congressman David Trone compete for endorsements, air time, and Maryland’s votes. Alsobrooks joins the show to talk about the campaign, money in politics, and how former Maryland governor Larry Hogan’s late entry changed the dynamics of the race. Plus, how will expanding the youth curfew in Prince George’s County impact juvenile crime rates?

The contest to replace long-time councilmember and former mayor Vincent Gray on the D.C. Council is also intensifying. There are currently ten candidates vying to represent Ward 7 — with the Democratic primary now only six weeks away. Washington Post reporter Michael Brice-Saddler gets behind the mic to talk about why this election is a big deal, the major issues driving folks to the polls, and Gray’s legacy representing Ward 7.

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