Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks has pledged to pay back any improper property tax credits she received on two homes after it was revealed she took a homestead tax credit on a home in Prince George’s County where she no longer lived and received a senior citizen tax break on a home in Washington, D.C. owned by her grandparents. Alsobrooks insisted she was unaware of the errors until notified by CNN and is working with authorities to rectify the situation promptly.
The revelation comes during Alsobrooks’ Senate race against former Governor Larry Hogan, with polls showing her with a slight lead but lacking in voter recognition compared to her opponent. Hogan’s campaign quickly criticized Alsobrooks for the errors, with a spokesperson stating that she failed to pay her own taxes while advocating for tax increases in her campaign.
Despite the setback, political analysts question whether the tax reports will have a lasting impact on the race, with some suggesting it illustrates Alsobrooks’ relatability to the electorate as a member of the “sandwich generation.” Meanwhile, outside groups continue to pour money into the race, with EMILY’s List releasing a new ad attacking Hogan’s stance on abortion and Hogan positioning himself as an independent voice in the Senate.
As the race remains largely unchanged since the primaries, the tax situation could play a significant role in shaping the narrative ahead of the election. However, both candidates are focused on their campaign messages and reaching out to voters in the final stretch of the race.
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