Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate, aiming to transcend party lines and address the broken state of politics.
Hogan emphasized his track record as governor and his father’s example of prioritizing country over party.
He criticized the current political climate and expresses a desire to work with individuals from both parties.
“I am running for the United States Senate — not to serve one party — but to stand up to both parties, fight for Maryland, and fix our nation’s broken politics,” Hogan wrote on X. “It’s what I did as Maryland’s governor, and it’s exactly how I’ll serve Maryland in the Senate. Let’s get back to work.”
“Fifty years ago, my father, Maryland Congressman Larry Hogan Sr. made a very 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 he stepped up to do the right thing for Maryland and the nation,” Hogan said.
“Today, Washington is completely broken because that kind of leadership, that kind of willingness to put country over party has become far too rare,” he said.
“My fellow Marylanders, you know me. For eight years, we proved that the toxic politics that divide our nation need not divide our state,” Hogan said. “We overcame unprecedented challenges, cut taxes eight years in a row, balanced the budget and created a record surplus. And we did it all by finding common ground for the common good.”
“The politicians in Washington seem to be more interested in arguing than actually getting anything done for the people they represent. Enough is enough,” he added. “We can do so much better, but not if we keep electing the same kind of typical partisan politicians.”
The move follows Hogan’s previous consideration for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination and his involvement with the No Labels movement.
Despite having declined a Senate run in 2022, Hogan has now decided to pursue the position.
Sen. Steve Daines has expressed support for Hogan’s candidacy.
“Governor Hogan is a great leader for Maryland, and that’s why he remains overwhelmingly popular in the state. We look forward to welcoming him to the United States Senate,” Daines said.
I am running for the United States Senate – not to serve one party – but to stand up to both parties, fight for Maryland, and fix our nation's broken politics. It’s what I did as Maryland’s governor, and it’s exactly how I'll serve Maryland in the Senate. Let’s get back to work. pic.twitter.com/d0TuZchAtN
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) February 9, 2024
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