Governor Larry Hogan has been very busy traveling all over the state on his FINAL bus tour before Election Day, the People Over Politics Bus Tour. He’s met with first responders and law enforcement officers, small business owners, and Marylanders of all walks of life in every corner of the state.
One thing is crystal clear: Marylanders are sick and tired of politics-as-usual. They should be. Our politicians in Washington are choosing division and bickering over hard work and common sense. Governor Hogan is in this race to get to work for YOU.
We know far too often, people chip in and don’t know where their donation is going. So we’re not going to just tell you how grassroots support has made a difference, we’re going to show you.
Here are just some of the highlights from Gov. Hogan’s amazing bus tour where he’s been able to reach voters, talk with them about their concerns, and encourage them to get out and vote in this election!
Over the last few days, Gov. Hogan made 25 stops across the Eastern Shore, Southern Maryland, and Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
Within the last week since kicking off the tour in Western Maryland, Hogan for Maryland has now made over 56 stops across 14 counties and Baltimore City!
Gov. Hogan: “Our campaign and this tour are about putting the people and their priorities over politics and its endless cycle of drama and dysfunction. I’m willing to put country over party, and I’m asking the voters to do the same.”
Friday, October 18
Queen Anne’s and Talbot Counties. On Friday, Gov. Hogan began the day at Wye River Upper School in Centreville to tour the facilities and meet with students.
Gov. Hogan: “Thank you to the faculty and staff for giving my team and me a tour of your incredible facilities.”
In Easton, Governor Hogan visited the Responsible Fathers Initiative to meet their staff and learn more about their organization's mission to support fathers, father figures, and families on the Eastern Shore.
Gov. Hogan: “Thank you to the Responsible Fathers Initiative in Easton for welcoming our team this morning and sharing your organization's mission to support fathers, father figures, and families on the Eastern Shore.”
Dorchester County. Next, Gov. Hogan stopped for lunch at Suicide Bridge Restaurant in Hurlock, where he caught up with local elected officials and Talbot County fire fighters. After lunch, Governor Hogan stopped by Vintage 414 in downtown Cambridge.
Wicomico County. Gov. Hogan then visited the Boys & Girls Club at Truitt Community Center in Salisbury and toured their new state-of-the-art facility that opened earlier last week.
Gov. Hogan: “Our administration was proud to make historic investments in Boys & Girls Clubs across the state because we knew how much of a positive impact they make on Maryland’s youth and young adults.”
That visit was followed by a stop at 3rd Friday in downtown Salisbury.
Gov. Hogan: “Had a wonderful time meeting so many residents, small business owners, and families during 3rd Friday in downtown Salisbury this afternoon—the warm welcome always makes the Shore feel just like home.
Special shout out to Salisbury Mayor Randy Taylor’s team and Senator Mary Beth Carozza for joining us and showing us around downtown!”
Gov. Hogan then closed out the day with a rally at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury with local elected officials and first responders.
Gov. Hogan: “No better way to end a beautiful day on the Shore than with a rally at Perdue Stadium in Salisbury to share our message with voters. Thank you to all of the local elected officials, first responders, and Marylanders who joined us this evening—and a special thank you to Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio and Senator Mary Beth Carozza for your kind words and unwavering support.”
Saturday, October 19
Kent County. On Saturday, Gov. Hogan began the day in Easton and traveled up to Chestertown to greet residents and small business owners at the farmers market on High Street.
Gov. Hogan: “It was wonderful to be back in beautiful and historic Chestertown this morning and have the chance to say hello to residents and small business owners at the farmers market on High Street.”
Montgomery County. Next, Gov. Hogan traveled back over the Bay Bridge to Montgomery County to attend the 42nd Potomac Day, an annual celebration of the community and its small businesses.
Gov. Hogan: “Excited to be at Potomac Day! Had the chance to spend some time with members of the Montgomery County Police Department, Naval District Fire and Emergency Services, and Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department and thank them for all they do.”
Prince George’s County. In College Park, Governor Hogan took part in the tailgate ahead of the University of Maryland’s homecoming football game.
Gov. Hogan: “Great to be back in College Park to tailgate today’s homecoming game, and hang out with Terps fans and alumni—and members of Students for Hogan. Go Terps!”
To end the day on Saturday, Gov. Hogan attended the Diwali Festival in Lanham to celebrate early with the Prince George’s County Indian community. There, he had the opportunity to pray at the Murugan Temple of North America.
Gov. Hogan: “Had an incredible time at the Diwali Festival in Prince George’s County connecting with so many wonderful members of our region's Indian community. What a day crisscrossing the state—from Easton to Chestertown to Potomac to College Park to Lanham!”
Sunday, October 20
Charles County. On Sunday, Gov. Hogan began the day with Charles County Vietnam veterans at VFW Post 8810 in Waldorf. The swing through Southern Maryland continued at Copper Compass Craft Distilling Co. in White Plains to share his message with voters.
Gov. Hogan: “I had the honor of visiting VFW Post 8810 this morning to thank some Charles County Vietnam veterans for their invaluable service to our nation. I will always be proud that the very first bill I signed as governor in March 2015 was to establish ‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’ in Maryland.
To Maryland’s Vietnam veterans, and to all who have worn the flag of our nation on their arm, thank you for your service, and may God bless you.”
Gov. Hogan: “It was great to be back with my friends at Copper Compass Craft Distilling Co. in White Plains to share our message with local voters. Our momentum continues to grow as we travel across the state on our Country Over Party, People Over Politics Tour. With 16 days left until the election, we won’t be outworked!”
St. Mary’s County. Next, Gov. Hogan shucked oysters and shook hands with visitors and Marylanders at the U.S. Oyster Festival in St. Mary’s County. To conclude the weekend, Governor Hogan and the Hogan for Maryland team stopped at Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill in Piney Point.
Gov. Hogan: “Perfect fall day to shuck some oysters and shake hands with Marylanders and visitors back at the US Oyster Festival in St. Mary's County. Thank you for the warm Southern Maryland welcome—and thank you to my daughter, State's Attorney Jaymi Sterling, for showing us around with the grandkids!”
Gov. Hogan: “To close out another day on the road, our team stopped by Ruddy Duck Brewery & Grill in Calvert County. I always encourage Marylanders to support your local brewery!”
Thank you for your continued support of Gov. Hogan. Because of grassroots donors like you, we’ve been able to keep the tour bus fueled and continue connecting with voters.
LOOKING AHEAD: The final votes in Gov. Hogan’s race will be cast in just 15 days! Mail-in voting is already underway and early voting begins this Thursday, October 24. Gov. Hogan needs your support now more than ever before.
Please consider standing with him during the final stretch.
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!
