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Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is running for U.S. Senate, leveraging his time as governor and his electoral success in a typically Democratic state to win support. Hogan, who has been a prominent Republican critic of former President Donald Trump, immediately becomes a frontrunner for his party’s nomination, but will face a challenging path against prominent Democrats like Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. However, Hogan’s entry could force Democrats to pay more attention to the race, and his previous success as a centrist Republican could potentially swing the seat.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan to Run for U.S. Senate
Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, a known Republican critic of ex-President Donald Trump, has announced his run for U.S. Senate within his home state.
He revealed his plans via a video posted to social media, just hours ahead of the race’s filing deadline.
Drawing upon his father’s Republican support for President Richard Nixon’s impeachment, Hogan emphasized the need for leaders willing to prioritize country over party, and hinged his appeal on his successful tenure as a governor in a predominantly Democratic state.
Hogan is now the likely front-runner for his party’s nomination, being potentially the only Republican in Maryland with the capacity to pose a challenge to the seat of retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin.
However, he faces considerable opposition from notable Democrats vying for the seat, including Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Trone has already spent over $19 million on campaign ads, and is enjoying endorsements from several House colleagues. Alsobrooks, despite a slow start to her campaign, has earned support from key state figures and Senators.
All three contenders, along with the Democratic Senate campaign, have painted a potential Republican takeover of the seat as an impending threat to national abortion rights.
Despite the challenging landscape, Hogan’s record as the first Republican governor in 64 years to secure a second term in Maryland and his resistance to Trump’s policies may give him an edge.
As the race heats up, Hogan’s entry could force Democrats to devote more attention to a contest they had hoped to overlook, given the already tough Senate map that has them on the back foot.
Though Hogan’s political future and role in the party remains uncertain, especially if Trump secures another term, his bid for the Senate already signals a shake-up in the election landscape. Notably, seven other Republicans have also filed to run for the Senate in Maryland, including retired Brig. Gen. John Teichert, who welcomed Hogan’s entry while emphasizing his campaign’s ongoing momentum.
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