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."

The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan's party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday.

U.S. Senate candidates Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan will debate Thursday. Sun reporters will post live updates from the afternoon event.