Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Larry Hogan
How Larry Hogan built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Lawrence Joseph Hogan Jr. is an American politician who served as the 62nd Governor of Maryland from 2015 to 2023. A Republican, and son of former U.S. Representative Lawrence Hogan, he co-chaired the centrist organization No Labels from 2020 to 2023. Hogan was the Republican nominee in the 2024 U.S. Senate election in Maryland, but lost to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.
1978: Worked on Father's Campaign
In 1978, Hogan helped his father run a successful campaign for Prince George's County executive and later worked for him as an intergovernmental liaison.
1981: Failed Congressional Campaign
In 1981, Hogan unsuccessfully campaigned for his father's old district, Maryland's 5th congressional district.
1981: First Run for Office
In 1981, at age 24, Hogan first ran for office in the special election to fill the vacancy in Maryland's 5th congressional district.
1985: Founded Hogan Companies
In 1985, Hogan founded Hogan Companies, which is engaged in brokerage, consulting, investment and development of land, commercial and residential properties.
1992: Second Failed Congressional Campaign
In 1992, Hogan unsuccessfully campaigned for Maryland's 5th congressional district, against incumbent Steny Hoyer.
1992: Republican Nominee for Congress
In 1992, Hogan was the Republican nominee for Maryland's 5th congressional district, running against Democratic incumbent Steny Hoyer.
2002: Compared Himself to Ehrlich
During his campaign, Hogan compared himself to Ehrlich in the 2002 Maryland gubernatorial election.
2003: Maryland Secretary of Appointments
In 2003, Hogan served in the cabinet of Governor Bob Ehrlich as Maryland Secretary of Appointments until 2007.
2006: Michael Steele Defeated by Cardin
In 2006, Republican lieutenant governor Michael Steele was defeated by Cardin. This election stands as a reference point for Republican performances in Maryland elections.
2007: End of Term as Secretary of Appointments
In 2007, Hogan's tenure as Maryland Secretary of Appointments ended, after serving since 2003.
2008: Closure of Maryland State Police Barrack in Annapolis
The Maryland State Police Barrack in Annapolis was closed in 2008 as a cost-saving measure, before being reopened in 2016.
2011: Founded Change Maryland
In 2011, Hogan founded Change Maryland, a nonprofit anti-tax advocacy organization.
2011: Founded Change Maryland Organization
In 2011, Hogan founded the Change Maryland organization to promote his future gubernatorial campaign.
November 2013: Formed Exploratory Committee
During the Maryland Republican Party's semi-annual convention in November 2013, Hogan formed an exploratory committee to explore a potential run for governor.
2013: Firearm Safety Act of 2013
In 2013, the Firearm Safety Act was enacted which placed restrictions on firearm purchases and magazine capacity in semi-automatic rifles.
January 20, 2014: Announced Run for Governor
On January 20, 2014, Hogan officially announced his run for governor of Maryland at a rally in Annapolis.
June 24, 2014: Won Republican Primary
On June 24, 2014, Hogan won the Republican primary election with 43 percent of the vote.
November 4, 2014: Elected Governor of Maryland
On November 4, 2014, Hogan defeated Anthony Brown in the general election to become Governor of Maryland.
December 17, 2014: Cabinet Nominations Announced
On December 17, 2014, Larry Hogan began announcing nominations for his 26-member cabinet, which included both Republicans and Democrats.
2014: Hogan Opposes "Open-Border Policies"
During his 2014 gubernatorial campaign, Hogan said he opposed "open-border policies" and supported returning undocumented immigrants living in Maryland back to their countries of origin "as quickly as possible".
2014: Hogan Opposes the Firearm Safety Act During Campaign
During his 2014 gubernatorial campaign, Hogan said he opposed the Firearm Safety Act of 2013, but supported background checks and banning assault weapons.
2014: Elected Governor of Maryland
In 2014, Hogan campaigned as a moderate Republican and defeated Democrat Anthony Brown to become Governor of Maryland.
2014: NRA Endorses Hogan for Governor
In 2014, Hogan was endorsed by the NRA Political Victory Fund (NRA).
February 2015: Proposed Regulatory Changes on Phosphorus Nutrient Pollution
In February 2015, Hogan announced proposed regulatory changes on phosphorus nutrient pollution in the Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
February 2015: $250 Million Dredging Operation Proposed
In February 2015, Hogan proposed a $250 million dredging operation at the Conowingo Dam to address sediment buildup and suggested Exelon should cover the costs.
March 2015: Compromise Reached with Democrats
In March 2015, Hogan reached a compromise with Democrats in the General Assembly regarding phosphorus nutrient pollution regulations, establishing a hard date of 2022 for compliance, potentially delayed to 2024.
May 12, 2015: Charter School Law Approved
On May 12, 2015, the Maryland legislature approved and passed a watered-down version of Hogan's proposals regarding charter school regulations, which was then signed into law.
May 2015: Moratorium on Fracking Allowed
In May 2015, Hogan allowed a bill to impose a two-and-a-half year moratorium on hydraulic fracking in Maryland to become law without his signature.
July 2015: Announcement of Baltimore City Detention Center Closure
In July 2015, Hogan announced the closure of the Baltimore City Detention Center due to its poor conditions, without notifying Baltimore City mayor or state general assembly leaders.
August 2015: Completion of Baltimore City Detention Center Closure
In late August 2015, the last prisoners were moved out of the Baltimore City Detention Center, completing the closure that was announced in July.
November 2015: Hogan Requests Halt to Syrian Refugee Settlement in Maryland
After the November 2015 Paris attacks, Hogan asked the federal government to halt additional Syrian refugee settlement programs in Maryland until safety assurances could be provided.
2015: Expansion of Executive Order to Include Gender Identity Protections
In 2015, Hogan expanded an executive order to include protections for gender identity among "executive branch employees."
2015: Became Governor of Maryland
In 2015, Lawrence Hogan Jr. became the 62nd governor of Maryland, serving until 2023.
December 2016: Proposal of State Legislation for Paid Sick Leave
In December 2016, Hogan proposed state legislation to require companies with 50 or more employees to provide five days per year of paid sick leave.
2016: Reopening of Maryland State Police Barrack in Annapolis
In 2016, Hogan reopened the Maryland State Police Barrack in Annapolis, which had been closed in 2008 due to cost-saving measures.
2016: Signing Law Making Birth Control Cheaper
In 2016, Hogan signed a law making birth control cheaper.
2016: Signed Legislation to Reauthorize Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets
In 2016, Hogan signed legislation to reauthorize greenhouse gas reduction targets and mandate a 40% reduction in statewide carbon pollution by 2030.
April 2017: Fracking Banned
In April 2017, Hogan signed a law banning hydraulic fracturing in Maryland.
June 2017: Maintained Support for Paris Climate Agreement
In June 2017, Hogan maintained support for the climate agreement and opposed the United States withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.
August 2017: Pilot Program to Remove Sediment Announced
In August 2017, Hogan announced a pilot program to remove 25,000 yards of sediment from the Conowingo Dam as part of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.
October 2017: Hogan Signs Executive Order Requiring Firms to Promise Not to Boycott Israel
In October 2017, Hogan signed an executive order requiring firms with state contracts to promise they will not boycott Israel.
2017: Purple Line Funding Approved
In 2017, Hogan conditionally approved funding for the Purple Line in Maryland's Washington, D.C. suburbs, contingent on increased contributions from Montgomery County and Prince George's County.
2017: Planned Parenthood Reimbursement Bill Becomes Law
In 2017, the legislature passed a bill to reimburse Planned Parenthood if the federal government withdrew funding, and Hogan allowed the bill to become a law without his signature.
January 2018: Maryland to Join US Climate Alliance
In January 2018, Hogan announced that Maryland would join the United States Climate Alliance.
January 2018: Signing of Amicus Brief in Gerrymandering Case
In January 2018, Hogan signed an amicus brief in the Supreme Court case Benisek v. Lamone, arguing that Maryland's partisan gerrymandering system violates voters' constitutional rights.
May 2018: Signing Legislation Banning Conversion Therapy for Minors
In May 2018, Hogan signed legislation into law making Maryland the 11th state to ban conversion therapy for minors.
July 2018: Hogan Declines NRA Endorsement and Funds
In July 2018, Hogan said he would decline an endorsement and funds from the NRA if they were offered.
September 2018: NRA Downgrades Hogan's Rating and Declines Endorsement
In September 2018, the NRA downgraded its rating of Hogan to "C" and declined to endorse him.
October 2018: Law Tightening Gun Control Regulations Goes into Effect
In October 2018, a law tightening gun control regulations that Hogan signed went into effect, banning bump stocks and gun ownership by convicted domestic abusers.
2018: Vice Chair of NGA
From 2018 to 2019, Hogan served as vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA).
2018: Declined to Oppose Initiative to Protect Abortion in Maryland Constitution
In 2018, Hogan declined to oppose an initiative by Democratic state lawmakers to protect abortion in the Maryland constitution.
2018: Re-elected Governor
In 2018, Hogan defeated Ben Jealous to be re-elected as Governor, becoming the first Republican to be reelected since 1954.
2018: Re-elected as Governor of Maryland
In 2018, Hogan was reelected as governor, becoming Maryland's first two-term Republican governor since 1954.
January 2019: Lawsuit Filed Against Hogan Over Executive Order on Israel Boycott
In January 2019, the Council on American-Islamic Relations sued Hogan and Attorney General Brian Frosh challenging the executive order under the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
January 2019: Hint of Considering Republican Primary Challenge to Trump
In his January 2019 inaugural address, Hogan hinted he was considering launching a Republican primary challenge to Trump in the 2020 presidential election.
March 2019: Listening to Encouragement to Challenge Trump
In March 2019, Hogan said he was listening to many who were encouraging him to challenge Trump and would not rule it out.
April 2019: Intention to Give Serious Consideration to Primary Challenge
In April 2019, Hogan said he intended to give "serious consideration" to a primary challenge to Trump.
May 2019: Poll Results for Republican Primary
Polls conducted in April and May 2019 suggested Hogan would receive the votes of 24% of Republican voters against 68% for Trump in the Maryland Republican primary.
May 24, 2019: Hogan Vetoes Bill to Replace Handgun Permit Review Board
On May 24, 2019, Hogan vetoed a bill to replace the state Handgun Permit Review Board with a panel of judges, calling the bill a "solution in search of a problem."
June 2019: Announcement of Not Challenging Trump in 2020
In June 2019, Hogan announced that he would not challenge Trump in the 2020 Republican primaries in order to focus on governing Maryland and chairing the National Governors Association.
September 2019: Directive to Prosecute Violent Crime Cases in Baltimore City
In September 2019, Hogan directed the Attorney General to prosecute more violent crime cases in Baltimore City, citing a lenient justice system and authorizing increased state police presence.
October 2019: Hogan Supports Trump Impeachment Inquiry
In October 2019, Larry Hogan publicly announced his support for the U.S. House of Representatives' impeachment inquiry against then-President Donald Trump.
October 2019: Agreement Reached with Exelon
In October 2019, the Hogan administration reached an agreement with Exelon, where the company would invest $200 million in environmental projects around the Susquehanna River and Conowingo Dam.
2019: Chair of NGA and Possible Presidential Run
In 2019, Hogan served as chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) and raised the possibility of running for president in 2020.
February 2020: Hogan Criticizes Congress After Trump's Acquittal
In February 2020, after Trump was impeached by the House and acquitted by the Senate, Hogan criticized both House Democrats and Senate Republicans, stating that the Democrats had predetermined Trump's impeachment and the Republicans were set to acquit him, "no matter what the facts were".
March 5, 2020: Hogan Declares State of Emergency for COVID-19
On March 5, 2020, Hogan declared a state of emergency after three Montgomery County residents tested positive for COVID-19, allowing for greater coordination in handling the virus.
March 12, 2020: Maryland Senate Approves Hogan's COVID-19 Budget Request
On March 12, 2020, the Maryland Senate unanimously approved Hogan's supplemental budget request of $10 million to fund an emergency response to the COVID-19 virus.
April 15, 2020: Hogan Announces Mask Mandate
On April 15, 2020, Hogan announced that the state would begin formulating a plan to roll back coronavirus restrictions and gradually reopen the economy, beginning with a mask mandate.
April 20, 2020: Hogan Announces Deal with South Korea for COVID-19 Tests
On April 20, 2020, Hogan announced Maryland had brokered a $10 million deal with South Korea for 500,000 COVID-19 tests, named Operation Enduring Friendship.
July 2020: Hogan Issues New Statewide Mask Mandate
In July 2020, as hospitalization rates began to rise again, Hogan issued a new statewide mask mandate, advised against travel to states with high positivity rates, and extended the state's eviction and utility shut-off moratorium.
August 2, 2020: Hogan Alerted to Roy McGrath's Severance Payout
According to an affidavit, on August 2, 2020, Hogan was alerted by a board member of the Maryland Environmental Service about the $233,647 severance Roy McGrath received.
August 2020: Hogan Expresses Unenthusiasm for Trump and Biden
In August 2020, during an interview about Maryland's response to COVID-19, Hogan expressed a lack of enthusiasm for both Trump and Biden but suggested he might be swayed before the election. He ultimately wrote in Ronald Reagan's name on the ballot.
September 2020: Hogan Announces Reopening of Schools and Stage Three Reopening Plan
In September 2020, Hogan announced he authorized county school boards to safely reopen schools and that the state would proceed with stage three of its reopening plan on September 4. He also gave community colleges a $10 million grant.
September 2020: Hogan Endorses Susan Collins for Reelection
In September 2020, Larry Hogan endorsed U.S. Senator Susan Collins for her reelection campaign.
September 2020: University of Maryland lab Stops Using South Korean COVID-19 Tests
In September 2020, the University of Maryland lab in Baltimore stopped using the COVID-19 tests acquired from South Korea due to apparent reliability problems, replacing them with tests from the CDC.
October 2020: U.S. District Judge Refuses to Block Executive Order on Israel Boycott
In October 2020, U.S. District Judge Catherine Blake refused to block the executive order.
November 5, 2020: Hogan Renews State Travel Advisories
On November 5, 2020, Hogan renewed the state's coronavirus state of emergency declaration and state travel advisories due to a surge in COVID-19 cases across the state.
November 2020: Hogan Supports Perdue and Loeffler in Georgia Runoffs
In November 2020, Larry Hogan announced his support for Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in the January 2021 runoff elections in Georgia.
December 8, 2020: Hogan Announces First COVID-19 Vaccine Batch and Distribution Plan
On December 8, 2020, Hogan announced that Maryland would receive its first batch of COVID-19 vaccines by December 14 and outlined a four-phase distribution plan.
December 2020: Hogan Administration Acknowledges Replacement of COVID-19 Test Kits
In December 2020, Acting Maryland Secretary of Health Dennis Schrader acknowledged the Hogan administration's replacement of its flawed COVID-19 test kits acquired from South Korea.
December 2020: Hogan Named National Co-Chair of No Labels
In December 2020, Larry Hogan was announced as the national co-chair of No Labels, a centrist political organization.
2020: Possibility of a Third-Party Run
In 2020, Hogan considered running as a third-party candidate should the 2024 election become a rematch of the 2020 election between Trump and Biden.
2020: End of NGA Chairmanship
In 2020, Hogan's tenure as chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) came to an end.
2020: Co-chair of No Labels
In 2020, Lawrence Hogan Jr. became the co-chair of the centrist organization No Labels, a role he held until 2023.
2020: Not Challenging Trump in Republican Primaries
In June 2019, Hogan announced that he would not challenge Trump in the 2020 Republican primaries in order to focus on governing Maryland and chairing the National Governors Association.
January 2021: Establishment of Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission
In January 2021, Hogan signed an executive order establishing the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (MCRC) to resolve a gerrymandering issue in the state.
January 2021: Hogan Supports Perdue and Loeffler in Georgia Runoffs
In January 2021, Larry Hogan supported Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler in the runoff elections in Georgia.
January 2021: Hogan Responds to Capitol Attack and Calls for Trump's Removal
In January 2021, following the storming of the U.S. Capitol, Larry Hogan deployed the Maryland National Guard and called for President Trump's resignation or removal from office. He also supported Trump's impeachment and indicated he would have voted to convict him.
February 2021: Hogan Opens Mass Vaccination Sites and Signs Tax Relief Bill
In February 2021, Hogan's administration opened mass vaccination sites and he signed into law a bill providing tax relief and direct payments to families and low-income individuals struggling with the pandemic.
March 12, 2021: Hogan Lifts Restrictions on Businesses and Religious Facilities
On March 12, 2021, Hogan signed an executive order lifting restrictions on restaurants, retail businesses, religious facilities, casinos, and social gatherings, while maintaining social distancing and mask mandates.
April 2021: Hogan Opens More Mass Vaccination Sites
By the end of April 2021, Hogan opened 12 mass vaccination sites and worked with FEMA to deploy federal mobile COVID-19 vaccination sites on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
April 27, 2021: Hogan Announces Start of Third Stage of Vaccine Distribution Plan
A few weeks after announcing plans to initiate the final phases of Maryland's vaccine distribution plan, on April 27, 2021, Hogan announced the start of the third stage.
April 28, 2021: Hogan Lifts Outdoor Mask Mandate and Dining Restrictions
On April 28, 2021, Hogan signed an executive order lifting the outdoor mask mandate and dining restrictions.
May 2021: Granting Posthumous Pardons to Lynchings Victims
In May 2021, Hogan granted posthumous pardons to 34 victims of racial lynchings in Maryland between the years 1854 and 1933.
May 2021: Hogan Vetoes Bill Requiring Counties to End ICE Contracts
In May 2021, Hogan vetoed a bill passed by the General Assembly that would require counties with ICE contracts to end them by October 1, 2022. The veto was later overridden.
May 2021: Hogan Vetoes Bill on Emergency Procurement Transparency
In May 2021, Hogan vetoed a bill that would create greater transparency in emergency procurements, despite it passing overwhelmingly in the state House and Senate.
June 1, 2021: Hogan Announces End to Supplemental Unemployment Insurance
On June 1, 2021, Hogan announced Maryland would end the $300 supplemental weekly unemployment insurance provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, effective July 3.
August 15, 2021: Emergency declaration proclamation kept in place
Hogan signed a proclamation keeping the conditions of the emergency declaration in place through August 15, 2021.
August 2021: Maryland "Ready and Willing" to Accept Afghan Refugees
In August 2021, Hogan announced that Maryland would be "ready and willing" to accept additional Afghan refugees, and the state took in 1,348 amid the evacuation.
August 2021: Hogan Issues Vaccine Mandate for Hospital and Nursing Home Workers
In August 2021, Hogan issued a vaccine mandate requiring all hospital and nursing home workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine by September 1, 2021, or receive weekly testing.
August 2021: Hogan Applauds Infrastructure Bill and Criticizes Trump
In August 2021, Larry Hogan applauded the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the Senate and criticized Trump and other Republicans for targeting House Republicans who supported the bill.
August 2021: Maryland Board of Public Works Approves Toll Lane Contract
In August 2021, the Maryland Board of Public Works, with Hogan's and Franchot's approval, accepted a contract to allow an international consortium to begin design work on adding privately financed toll lanes to portions of the Beltway and I-270. A second contract was agreed upon, setting up a one-dollar-a-year lease arrangement.
September 1, 2021: Vaccine Mandate takes effect for Maryland hospital and nursing home workers
In August 2021, Hogan issued a vaccine mandate requiring all hospital and nursing home workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine by September 1, 2021, or receive weekly testing.
September 2021: Hogan Authorizes COVID-19 Booster Shots for Nursing Home Residents and Immunocompromised
In September 2021, Hogan authorized COVID-19 booster shots for nursing home residents and immunocompromised residents.
October 1, 2021: Effect of Laws Banning Gay Panic Defense and Creating LGBTQ Affairs Commission
On October 1, 2021, Laws banning the use of the gay panic defense and creating the Commission on LGBTQ Affairs in the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives went into effect without Hogan's signature.
October 2021: Proposal of "Re-Fund the Police" Initiative
In October 2021, Hogan proposed a $150 million "Re-Fund the Police" initiative aimed at increasing support for the state's law enforcement agencies and victims of violent crime.
November 4, 2021: Submission of Final Maps by MCRC
On November 4, 2021, the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission (MCRC) submitted its final maps after holding 36 meetings and opening an online mapping application portal for the public to give input into the redistricting process.
November 2021: COVID-19 Booster Shot Eligibility Expanded to All Maryland Adults
In November 2021, COVID-19 booster shot eligibility was expanded to all Maryland adults.
November 2021: Announcement of Expanded Neighborhood Safety Grants Program
In November 2021, Hogan announced that his administration would fast-track and expand the $10 million Neighborhood Safety Grants program and introduced legislation aimed at decreasing crime in Baltimore, also demanding an audit of the Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office.
November 2021: Endorsed Kelly Schulz
In November 2021, Larry Hogan endorsed Kelly Schulz, his commerce secretary, for the 2022 gubernatorial election.
November 2021: Hogan Urges Senate to Reject Build Back Better Act
In November 2021, after the House passed the Build Back Better Act, Hogan issued a statement urging the Senate to reject the bill.
November 19, 2021: Maryland Transportation Authority Board Approves Toll Rates on Interstate 270
On November 19, 2021, the Maryland Transportation Authority Board unanimously approved toll rates on Interstate 270. The prices depend on EZ-Pass or video tolling usage, vehicle type, passenger count, and commute time.
December 6, 2021: Consideration of MCRC Map by Maryland General Assembly
On December 6, 2021, Hogan accepted the MCRC's final map and sent it to the Maryland General Assembly for consideration during a special session.
2021: Integrity in High Office Act Passed
In 2021, the Maryland General Assembly unanimously passed the Integrity in High Office Act in response to the Washington Monthly expose.
March 2022: Striking Down of Legislature's Maps
In March 2022, after Judge Lynne A. Battaglia struck down the legislature's maps, Hogan issued a statement celebrating the ruling and calling on the General Assembly to enact the MCRC map.
April 4, 2022: Signing of Redistricting Map into Law
On April 4, 2022, after legislative leaders dropped their appeal of Battaglia's ruling, Hogan signed into law a new redistricting map.
April 2022: Climate Bill Became Law Without Signature
In April 2022, Hogan allowed a bill accelerating efforts to reduce carbon pollution to become law without his signature.
April 2022: Hogan Allows Gun Control Bill to Become Law Without Signature and Vetoes Another
In April 2022, Hogan refused to veto or sign a bill banning privately made firearms, allowing it to become law. He also vetoed legislation requiring gun shops to have increased safety measures, but the General Assembly overrode the veto.
April 2022: Allowance of Recreational Marijuana Legalization Framework Bill to Become Law
In April 2022, Hogan refused to veto or sign a bill that created a framework for legalizing recreational marijuana, allowing the bill to become law without his signature, pending voter approval.
July 2022: Hogan Directs Maryland State Police to End "Good and Substantial" Reasoning Standard for Carry Permits
In July 2022, Hogan directed the Maryland State Police to end the "good and substantial" reasoning standard when issuing carry permits, following a Supreme Court decision.
October 1, 2022: Contracts With ICE Had To End
In May 2021, Hogan vetoed a bill passed by the General Assembly that would require counties that have contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to end their contracts by October 1, 2022. The General Assembly overrode the veto during its 2021 special session.
November 2022: Hogan Compliments Trump's Achievements
In November 2022, Hogan complimented Trump's achievements while in office, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, his U.S. Supreme Court appointments, and policies toward Israel and domestic energy production.
2022: Term Limited from Running for Third Term
In 2022, Hogan was term limited from running for a third term as governor and was succeeded by Democrat Wes Moore.
2022: No Interest in Running for U.S. Senate
Shortly after announcing that he would not challenge Trump in 2020, Hogan said he had no interest in running for the U.S. Senate in 2022, but left open the possibility of running for president in 2024.
January 10, 2023: Farewell Address
On January 10, 2023, Larry Hogan delivered his farewell address as governor of Maryland, marking the end of his tenure.
2023: Hogan Declines 2024 Presidential Run
In 2023, Hogan announced he would not seek the Republican nomination for president in 2024 but left open the possibility of a third-party run. He later resigned as national co-chair of No Labels.
2023: End of Governorship and No Labels Co-chair
In 2023, Lawrence Hogan Jr.'s term as the 62nd governor of Maryland concluded. He also ended his tenure as co-chair of No Labels in 2023.
January 2024: Hogan Endorses Nikki Haley for President
In January 2024, a day before the Iowa caucuses, Larry Hogan endorsed Nikki Haley's presidential campaign.
February 9, 2024: Launched U.S. Senate Campaign
On February 9, 2024, Hogan officially launched his campaign for the 2024 United States Senate election in Maryland.
March 2024: Hogan Declares He Won't Vote for Trump or Biden
In March 2024, after Haley suspended her campaign, Hogan announced he would not vote for either Trump or Biden, opting instead for a write-in candidate.
May 14, 2024: Won Republican Primary Election
On May 14, 2024, Hogan won the Republican primary election for the United States Senate seat in Maryland.
May 2024: Hogan Calls for Respect of Legal Process in Trump Trial, Faces Backlash
In May 2024, Hogan's call for respecting the legal process in the Trump hush money trial led to backlash from pro-Trump Republicans. A jury found Trump guilty on all charges that day.
June 2024: Trump Endorses Hogan Despite Previous Criticisms
In early June 2024, Donald Trump endorsed Hogan in his senatorial campaign, despite Hogan's campaign stating he was still not supporting Trump's presidential campaign.
August 2024: Hogan Spokesperson Clarifies Remarks on Trump's Achievements
In August 2024, a Hogan spokesperson told the news website Semafor that Hogan's remarks were in the context of the Supreme Court's ruling in Carson v. Makin, which held that students could not be excluded from scholarships for attending religious-based private schools.
October 29, 2024: Hogan States He Will Not Vote in the Presidential Election
On October 29, 2024, Larry Hogan told CNN that he would not vote for anyone in the presidential election, stating that he only votes for candidates he believes in.
November 5, 2024: Defeated in General Election
On November 5, 2024, Hogan was defeated by Angela Alsobrooks in the general election for the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland.
2024: U.S. Senate Election Loss
In 2024, Lawrence Hogan Jr. was the Republican nominee in the U.S. Senate election in Maryland but lost to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks.
2024: Hogan Addresses Palestine Support in Senate Race Debate
In a debate hosted by NBC for the Maryland senate race in 2024, against Angela Alsobrooks, Hogan considered supporting Palestine to be "both-sideism".
2024: Possibility of Running for President
Shortly after announcing that he would not challenge Trump in 2020, Hogan said he had no interest in running for the U.S. Senate in 2022, but left open the possibility of running for president in 2024.
2024: Hogan Promotes Policy Platforms During Campaign
Throughout his campaign in 2024, Hogan advocated for increased funding for police and border patrol, along with federal tax cuts for businesses and seniors. He also addressed the abortion referendum in Maryland.
