Maryland election spending spikes in new campaign finance reports

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A political action committee affiliated with Gov. Wes Moore spent $315,000 on ads aimed at defeating his predecessor, Republican Larry Hogan, during the recent U.S. Senate election. The Unity First PAC, established earlier this year by Democratic operatives connected to Moore, raised $743,000 and spent $690,200 through Nov. 25, mostly on anti-Hogan advertising. The PAC also received $35,000 in donations from national unions before the election. The Alsobrooks-Hogan race was the most expensive in Maryland history, with Alsobrooks spending $30.3 million and Hogan spending over $11.5 million. Despite outside spending from groups like Maryland’s Future, Alsobrooks won by almost 12 points. In the 6th District, Rep.-elect April McClain Delaney invested over $3.8 million of her own money into the race, spending almost $5.8 million overall. Delaney, who had $93,033 in her campaign account on Nov. 25, may face Republican challengers in 2026. Meanwhile, Parrott, Delaney’s opponent, spent over $1.1 million on the campaign and had just $2,914 remaining. The Unity First PAC is expected to support Moore’s national political aspirations as he considers his 2026 reelection campaign. Moore’s state campaign fund will focus on his state activities, with a report expected in mid-January. With Donald Trump entering the White House, Democrats are favored in the next midterm election.

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