There’s an important reason I’m reaching out to you, John.
John,
I know I just reached out this morning, but I wanted to make sure you saw what’s happening on Friday.
In just two days, we will close the books on May and hit our FIRST monthly fundraising goal of the general election.
As you know, we are the financial underdog in this race.
Polls have us ahead of our opponent, but without the resources to keep ads on the air, travel around the state to meet with voters, and get our message of strong independent leadership out to the masses, this race will be an uphill battle.
I’m no stranger to being an underdog and I’m definitely no stranger to uphill battles.
When I ran for Governor as a Republican in Maryland, I knew it would be a longshot. But that didn’t bother me. I wasn’t focused on party politics. I was focused on the problems and solutions that would unite everyone.
Because of people like you, we pulled off the biggest upset in America by ending one-party rule and becoming the second Republican Governor to be reelected in the entire history of our state.
I got to work on day one. For eight years, we proved that the toxic politics that divide our nation didn’t need to divide our state, and we got results.
I am a lifelong Marylander, small businessman, and proven leader who has continually beaten the odds to bring bipartisan commonsense solutions to Maryland.
Now, I am running for U.S. Senate because I am tired of politics as usual and Washington politicians who put party over country.
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.
This campaign is going to be more expensive than any race I’ve ever run. Everyone will be looking at my fundraising totals as a sign of my early strength and momentum.
Will you take a minute to chip in $10, $50, $100, or more before we close the books on May in just two days?
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!
