Angela Alsobrooks, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maryland, improperly took advantage of tax breaks she did not qualify for, including one meant for low-income senior citizens, saving thousands of dollars in taxes on two properties she owned in Washington,

Democratic Senate nominee Angela Alsobrooks insisted Monday that she was unaware she received improper property tax credits on two homes and pledged to pay whatever back taxes she owes as soon as possible.

The Democrat running for Senate in Maryland improperly benefited from tax breaks on two properties. Her campaign said she was not aware of the errors.