Will the Hogan coalition endure without Hogan?

Republicans face a steep climb to statewide office in Maryland even in the best of political environments. Democrats have long enjoyed advantages in voter registration, party infrastructure, candidate training and recruitment, and fundraising. The state’s racially diverse and the large percentage of residents holding a college degree are added benefits for Democratic candidates. And despite some clear strategic errors over the past two election cycles, Maryland Democrats still dominate at every level — with one notable exception.