I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I didn’t choose to enter this Senate race for the fancy title or a new job.
I decided to run because I am absolutely sick of the partisan division and dysfunction in Washington.
I knew this race wouldn’t be easy. I knew going into this I would be the underdog once again.
But I also knew that sitting on the sidelines was not an option. There is too much at stake in our country right now.
Like so many of us, I’m tired of status-quo politicians failing the people they’re elected to serve. I’m tired of the partisan division and dysfunction playing out in Washington every day.
Here’s the truth: We urgently need real leaders in Washington who have the courage and conviction to do what’s right, even when it goes against party politics and the status quo.
We need leaders who are serious about doing the job they were elected to do.
That’s why I decided to run for the U.S. Senate, and that’s why every single day I become even more convinced that this decision was the right thing to do for Maryland and our country.
I knew this wouldn’t be an easy road, but then again—neither were my two races to become governor.
We did the impossible then.
Right now, we have a chance to do the impossible for a third time.
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!
