Kamala Harris has Democrats excited. That could also jolt Maryland’s Senate race.

Kamala Harris’ emergence as likely new Democratic presidential nominee has brought renewed enthusiasm and a flood of dollars to the party. And Democratic leaders are hoping the shine rubs off on their candidates down the ballot — especially U.S. Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks. As Alsobrooks worked the room at a meet and greet in Columbia this week, she fielded questions about foreign policy and posed for selfies.