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 impacting the state of the Senate race.
This week, Gov. Hogan attended the Havre de Grace Independence Day parade, connected with Marylanders, affirmed his unwavering support for our first responders, and so much more. Make sure to read the full newsletter below to find out how Gov. Hogan spent his week.
On Saturday, July 6, Gov. Hogan attended the Havre de Grace 4th of July Parade. This was his final Independence Day celebration with Marylanders after a week of attending parades across the state.
Gov. Hogan: “We have had an incredible week traveling across the state to celebrate our great nation. It was great to high five and hug so many Marylanders in Havre de Grace—thank you for braving the heat with us!”
STANDING WITH FIRST RESPONDERS
On Tuesday, July 9, Gov. Hogan sent an open letter to Prince George’s County Executive Alsobrooks urging her to reverse her policy of reallocating all professional firefighters away from the Greenbelt Fire Department to account for staffing shortages and underfunding.
Gov. Hogan: “As a result of chronic underfunding, career firefighters have been relocated from the Greenbelt Fire Department to four stations across Prince George’s County. This will double response times and put an unfair burden on our volunteer firefighters who are already severely understaffed.
Today I sent an open letter to County Executive Alsobrooks to affirm my solidarity with first responders in Prince George’s County and express my concern over the dysfunction that is putting public safety at risk.
Ensuring our first responders have the resources they need is not just a priority, but a necessity.”
That afternoon, Gov. Hogan met with members of IAFF Local 1664 Montgomery County Career Fire Fighters in Silver Spring to thank them for their service to their fellow Marylanders.
Gov. Hogan: “In the Senate, one of my highest priorities will be continuing to support our firefighters and first responders in every region of our state.”
CONNECTING WITH MARYLANDERS
On Tuesday night, Gov. Hogan held a Teletown Hall to hear directly from Marylanders and discuss affordability issues they are facing every day.
Gov. Hogan: “Thank you to the thousands of Marylanders who participated in our Teletown Hall tonight!
It was wonderful to speak with voters one on one about a wide range of topics surrounding affordability, inflation, and the cost of living.”
SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
On Wednesday, July 10, Gov. Hogan stopped at Capistrano Barbershop in Annapolis and saw owner Faraj Capistrano, who gave the governor a clean shave!
Gov. Hogan: “We need strong, independent leadership to fight for small business owners, like Faraj, and Marylanders who are now burdened by tax increases on a wide range of goods and services—including haircuts. That’s what I did for eight years, and it is exactly what I’ll do in the United States Senate.”
PRESS CONFERENCE
On Thursday, July 11, Gov. Hogan held a press conference in Prince George’s County to discuss crime, immigration, and public safety issues.
Now more than ever, we need leaders to stand up to the party bosses and the loudest, angriest, most extreme voices to keep our communities safe.
We urgently need common sense solutions to keep our communities safe–and that’s exactly what Gov. Hogan put forward in his press conference.
On Thursday evening in Prince George’s County, Gov. Hogan was honored to address the members of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Metro Washington CraftMasters Training Trust graduating class of 2024, who have completed their four years of apprenticeship training across a variety of trades.
Gov. Hogan: “I want to thank ABC for the incredible work you do every single day to produce apprenticeships and to help Marylanders access careers in the construction industry. Growing our economy goes hand-in-hand with a flourishing workforce, and the work of Maryland's trades and construction workers is absolutely critical to the fabric of our state.
Congratulations to the members of the 2024 graduating class!"
Larry Hogan Opens Lead Over Dem Challenger, Internal Poll Shows
→ READ MORE:The Washington Free Beacon, 7.10.24
“Democrats haven't lost a race for a Maryland Senate seat since 1980. New polling suggests the party's winning streak in the deep-blue state could come to an end in 2024.” [READ MORE]
Hogan praises ‘partisan machine’ Democratic opponent in new satire site
→ READ MORE: Washington Examiner, 7.10.24
“Maryland Republican Senate candidate Larry Hogan is dishing out some satire in his race against Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.Hogan is deploying a new oppo campaign website, unveiled Wednesday and first viewed by the Washington Examiner.” [READ MORE]
Scoop: Senate GOP sees deep blue Maryland seat within reach
→ READ MORE: Axios, 7.9.24
“Republican senators were shown new internal polling during a private Tuesday lunch that has former Gov. Larry Hogan besting Democrat Angela Alsobrooks in that state's race for a U.S. Senate seat, Axios has learned.” [READ MORE]
Maryland U.S. Senate candidates talk about the state of the race
→ READ MORE: Fox 45, 7.5.24
“The role of the former president in Maryland’s U.S. Senate race has yet to be fully realized, but the candidates vying for the seat are gearing up for the conversation.” [READ MORE]
DAY OF ACTION
This week, we were excited to announce a statewide Day of Action next Saturday, July 20th–and we need your help!
When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 Where: Across the state!
Anne Arundel County - Key School (534 Hillsmere Dr. Annapolis, MD 21403) - 9:00 AM
Prince George's County - 3501 Perry St. in Mt. Rainier - 8:30 AM
Prince George's County - Dutch Village Farmers Market Parking Lot (5030 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772) - 8:30 AM
Frederick County - 5112 Pegasus Court, Suite F, Frederick MD - 9:30 AM
Howard County - 3240 Corporate Ct, Ellicott City, MD - 9:00 AM
Baltimore County - Giant Foods Parking Lot (2145 York Rd, Timonium, MD) - 9:00 AM
Wicomico County - 100 W Main St, Salisbury, MD - 9:00 AM
Baltimore City - Dunkin Parking Lot (4539 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD) - 9:00 AM
St. Mary's County - Walmart Parking Lot (45485 Miramar Way, California, MD) - 9:00 AM
Montgomery County - Brooklyn's Deli (1089 Seven Locks Road, Potomac, MD 20854) - 9:00 AM
Ahead of the Day of Action, we will be hosting a few virtual training sessions to show you how to best get the word out about the campaign. Sign up for one of the virtual training sessions here:
Thursday, July 11th at 6:30 PM
Monday, July 15th at 6:30 PM
Thursday, July 18th at 6:30 PM
If you are unable to make one of the above sessions, in-person training is also available with any field staff member. Find your regional field staffer below:
It is imperative that we talk to voters as early as possible this year. This type of grassroots action allows supporters to be identified and set up with mail-in ballot requests on the spot.
The value of your participation cannot be understated.
We are so grateful for your continued support of Gov. Hogan’s Senate campaign, and with your help we will get Marylanders out to vote on election day.
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!
