Welcome to Hogan’s Highlights! Every week, we’ll give you an exclusive look at Gov. Larry Hogan’s journey on the campaign trail and round up the biggest stories happening around our state.
This week was primary week! Gov. Hogan geared up by making stops across the state, shaking hands, and talking with voters. This week, he won his primary, shared an important message with a packed room of fired-up supporters, launched Democrats for Hogan, and that’s not all. Take a look below to check out pictures and highlights from the week.
GEARING UP FOR THE PRIMARY
On Monday, May 13, Governor Hogan started the final day before the Primary Election at the Double T Diner in Annapolis. While there, he met with and personally thanked members of the Veterans for Hogan Coalition.
Governor Hogan: “We can never do enough to express our gratitude for the brave sacrifices of our veterans, who continue to serve our communities even after they hang up their uniform. Thank you to all of the veterans who joined us this morning, and a special thank you to Brigadier General John Teichert for leading our coalition.”
Governor Hogan then spent Monday afternoon in Baltimore County to meet with supporters at Valley View Farms in Cockeysville.
After meeting with supporters, Gov. Hogan made sure to pick up some flowers and tomato plants for his home garden!
PRIMARY DAY
Tuesday, May 14, was Primary Election Day. Governor Hogan and Yumi Hogan cast their ballots at Davidsonville Elementary in Anne Arundel County.
Governor Hogan: “Walking into the polling place with Yumi this morning, I felt overwhelming gratitude for the opportunity to ask to serve our great state once more.
We have a lot of work still ahead of us, but I want to thank all the people who have helped us get to this point. Together, we can fix the broken politics, and send a message that will be heard loud and clear across the country.”
With hours left until polls closed, Governor Hogan and the team began getting ready for our Primary night celebration in Annapolis.
Not long after polls officially closed, the race was called for Governor Hogan! He is officially the Republican nominee in the Maryland U.S. Senate race.
Governor Hogan: “We have always been an underdog; they have always counted us out. But every single time—together—we have beaten the odds.
Tonight, I want to thank the people of Maryland for their continued support—the campaign for Maryland and America's future begins now. With your help we’re going to bring our case for strong, proven, effective, and independent leadership directly to Marylanders across our state.”
On Wednesday, May 15–the day after the primary–Governor Hogan launched his new coalition Democrats for Hogan with his good friend and former State Senator Bobby Zirkin. Gov. Hogan will always work across the aisle for the common good in Maryland and our entire country. For eight years, the Governor delivered bipartisan results working with Democratic majorities in the General Assembly.
Governor Hogan: “To my Democratic and Independent friends, you know me and you know my proven track record of reaching across the aisle to find common ground for the common good. You know that I have the courage to put people over politics and to put country over party. I will continue to be the same strong independent leader for Maryland that I always have been.
If you are completely fed up with the divisiveness and dysfunction and want a strong, independent leader who will fight to clean up the mess in Washington—then join us.”
Larry Hogan says leaders must ‘put the country first,’ pledges bipartisan work in Senate
→ READ MORE:The Hill, 5.14.24
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) pledged to “put the country first” and work across the aisle, in his victory speech Tuesday after securing the GOP nomination for his state’s open Senate seat. Hogan made his pitch to the ideological middle, in his speech to supporters Tuesday night, saying political leaders in Washington who show a “willingness to put country over party has become far too rare.” [READ MORE]
Larry Hogan wins Republican Senate primary in Maryland; GOP aims to flip Democratic-held seat
→ READ MORE: Fox News, 5.14.24
It's on to the general election for Larry Hogan after the former two-term Republican governor was quickly declared the winner of the GOP Senate primary in blue-state Maryland. The Associated Press projected Hogan would win the nomination just over 30 minutes after the polls closed in Maryland at 8 p.m. ET. He now advances to a general election showdown that may decide whether the Republicans win back the Senate majority in November. [READ MORE]
Can Larry Hogan revive his GOP magic versus Democrat Angela Alsobrooks in deep-blue Maryland?
→ READ MORE: Washington Times, 5.16.24
Larry Hogan showed political magic in his two victories for governorship but will likely struggle to pull off a repeat as he tries to become the first Maryland Republican since 1980 to win a U.S. Senate seat. The Republican Party anointed Mr. Hogan its nominee Tuesday, pitting him against Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. She won a heavily contested primary to emerge as the Democratic Party nominee for a seat being vacated by Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin. [READ MORE]
Maryland Senate race: Alsobrooks, Hogan both vow to steer clear of negativity in campaigns
→ READ MORE: FOX 5, 5.15.24
The race for Maryland’s U.S. Senate seat is set. One day after winning their party nominations – both former Gov. Larry Hogan and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks say they’ll campaign on the issues and steer clear of negativity. [READ MORE]
AP News: Larry Hogan will now head to November's election for the Maryland U.S. Senate seat
→ READ MORE: WUSA 9, 5.14.24
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has won the Republican primary for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. Hogan now faces the challenge of having to win over both Democrats and Trump-supporters in November’s election. This is the first time both Hogan and former President Donald Trump will appear on the same ballot. [READ MORE]
Gov. Hogan is in this race to restore normalcy in Washington, DC. It’s time to put country before party once again. With your help, we can!
When I launched my campaign for the U.S. Senate, I did so with a deep resolve to maintain the leadership style and principles that guided me during my eight years as governor.
Fifty years ago, my father, Maryland Congressman Larry Hogan Sr. made a tough decision. He became the first Republican to come out for the impeachment of President Nixon. He put aside party politics and his own personal considerations and stepped up to do the right thing for Maryland and the nation.
Today, Washington is completely broken because that kind of leadership and willingness to put country over party has become far too rare. But it’s not in my nature to sit back and watch the dysfunction continue without doing what I can to roll up my sleeves and get to work.
I’m under no illusion this will be an easy road. But I’m no stranger to uphill battles, and I know I can’t do it without your support.
I don't aspire to be a United States senator. I don’t need a title and I don’t need a job, but I’m more concerned than ever about the direction of the country and I have become more convinced that I can make a difference by taking the approach and style of leadership I had during my eight years as governor to Washington.
It’s no surprise this mindset has made me a target of the Washington partisans. Despite early polls showing a lead, I know I’m the underdog in this race. And that’s why your support TODAY is so crucial.
For eight years, we proved that the toxic politics that divide our nation didn’t need to divide our state, and we got results! Let’s get back to work again and send a message to Washington that will be heard loud and clear across the country!
