In their only faceoff in the solidly blue state, Hogan sought distance from Trump and the national GOP, while Alsobrooks touted her support for "the Democratic agenda."

Maryland Senate nominees Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan traded barbs during a contentious debate Thursday in their closely watched race that could determine the chamber majority. The head-to-head televised event marked their first and likely only debate before next month’s election.