With time running out until Marylanders begin casting their ballots in this Senate race, we must make this the strongest fundraising quarter possible. We rely on grassroots support to fund campaign operations, so your immediate contribution is crucial.
Everyone–from partisans in Washington and the national media to my opponent in this race–will be looking at these fundraising numbers to determine the strength of our campaign heading into the final stretch before Election Day.
This is already the most expensive race I’ve ever run and it’s about to ramp up to the next level.
Grassroots support is the only reason we’ve gotten this far, and it will be the only way we’ll come out on top in this race.
Every day that we get closer to Election Day, my opponent and her allies work harder to bring down the movement we’ve built together. They’ve poured millions of dollars into Maryland and plastered the airwaves with disgusting political attacks–and I know it will get even worse over the next month.
Not only am I the financial underdog in this Senate race, I’m fighting an uphill battle to return common sense and principled leadership to Washington.
But we’re used to difficult races. We have always been an underdog. They have always counted us out. But every single time—together—we have beaten the odds.
I decided to take on this challenge because I have never been more concerned about the direction of our nation. There are times in history when we desperately need leaders to step up and put the country first, and I believe this is one of those times.
If you agree, your support will go a long way right now.
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!
