Both parties are pulling out all the stops to flip both the House and Senate in their favor in the upcoming election, and the outcome is still anyone's guess.

New documents, however, suggest that Democrat candidate Angela Alsobrooks has been late in paying thousands of dollars in homeowners association fees.

This comes following the recent revelations that the Democrats' Senate nominee in Maryland received an improper tax credit, as the New York Post reported.

From 2008 to 2021, Alsobrooks neglected to pay $8,121 in homeowners association fees on time in seven instances, as indicated by documents obtained by reporters.

Fees unpaid

A homeowners' association typically assesses fees, which are referred to as "HOA fees," on a monthly or quarterly basis to remunerate the services it offers.

Alsobrooks, the chief executive of Prince George's jurisdiction, Maryland's second-largest jurisdiction, is in opposition to former two-term Republican Governor.

Larry Hogan is currently engaged in a competitive campaign to succeed Democrat Sen. Ben Cardin, who is retiring this year after serving for nearly two decades in the Senate and nearly six decades as a state and federal lawmaker.

The Senate race in the predominantly Democratic state is one of a small number that could determine whether the Republican Party regains control of the chamber in the November elections.

The most recent survey published last week by the Washington Post and the University of Maryland indicated that Alsosbrooks had an 11-point lead, despite the fact that polling conducted during the summer suggested a close contest.

The Tax Issue

However, this month's admission of an unlawful tax credit received by Alsobrooks provided Hogan with some political leverage.

The Alsobrooks campaign stated that the candidate would remit back taxes after utilizing property tax breaks inappropriately.

Alsobrooks was not eligible for the tax credits, which included a homestead tax break and one intended for low-income senior citizens. The homestead tax break is limited to homes that are designated as the primary residence of the owner.

More Campaign Response

Additionally, Hogan was granted a tax exemption on his Maryland residence in 2016 while residing in the governor's mansion in Annapolis, according to Alsobrooks' campaign. However, governors are not subject to residency obligations.

Additionally, Republicans are working to retake seats in Ohio and Montana, which Trump won with ease four years ago. Five additional Democratic-held seats are up for grabs this year in states that are critical battlegrounds for the presidential election, offering a strong hope for Republicans to regain the Senate.