Larry Hogan
Larry Hogan | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Hogan in 2021 | |
| 62nd Governor of Maryland | |
| In office January 21, 2015 – January 18, 2023 | |
| Lieutenant | Boyd Rutherford |
| Preceded by | Martin O'Malley |
| Succeeded by | Wes Moore |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 26, 2019 – August 5, 2020 | |
| Deputy | Andrew Cuomo |
| Preceded by | Steve Bullock |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Cuomo |
| Vice Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office July 21, 2018 – July 26, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Bullock |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Cuomo |
| Secretary of Appointments of Maryland | |
| In office January 15, 2003 – January 17, 2007 | |
| Governor | Bob Ehrlich |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Jeanne Hitchcock |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Lawrence Joseph Hogan Jr. May 25, 1956 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Parents | Lawrence Hogan Nora Maguire |
| Relatives | Patrick N. Hogan (half-brother) |
| Residence | Government House |
| Education | Florida State University (BA) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Government website |
Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Hogan, Jr. (born May 25, 1956) is an American politician. A Republican, he was the 62nd Governor of Maryland from 2015 to 2023. He was inaugurated on January 21, 2015. Hogan won his re-election, beating Democrat Benjamin Jealous. Hogan was a candidate for the United States Senate in the 2024 election.
Career
Hogan is considered a moderate Republican. He enjoyed a high approval rating and popularity rating from Marylanders, being one of the most popular US governors at the time.
For the 2020 presidential election, Hogan wrote-in deceased former President Ronald Reagan for president over incumbent Republican President Donald Trump.
On February 9, 2024, Hogan filed and launched a campaign for U.S. Senate, seeking to succeed retiring incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Ben Cardin. He won the Republican primary election in May 2024. He lost the election in November 2024 to Angela Alsobrooks.
Personal life
Hogan is the son of former U.S. Representative Lawrence Hogan.
On June 22, 2015, Hogan announced to the press that he has been diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive form of lymph node cancer.
References
- ↑ Wagner, John; Johnson, Jenna (November 5, 2014). "Republican Larry Hogan wins Md. governor's race in stunning upset". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
- ↑ "Maryland Primary Election Results". The New York Times. Retrieved June 26, 2018.
- ↑ Robert, Erin (October 16, 2020). "Turned off by President Trump, Maryland's GOP governor Larry Hogan casts write-in vote for Ronald Reagan". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Wood, Pamela (9 February 2024). "Former Gov. Hogan jumps into U.S. Senate race". The Baltimore Banner. Retrieved 9 February 2024.
- ↑ Bidgood, Jess (May 14, 2024). "Larry Hogan, Maryland's Former Governor, Wins G.O.P. Senate Primary". The New York Times. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ↑ Wiggins, Ovetta (June 22, 2015). "Md. Gov. Hogan announces he has 'advanced' cancer". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
Other websites
- Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan Archived 2015-02-06 at the Wayback Machine
- Campaign website Archived 2014-10-18 at the Wayback Machine
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