Challenges in the Life of Larry Hogan in a Detailed Timeline
Life is full of challenges, and Larry Hogan faced many. Discover key struggles and how they were overcome.
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.
1981: Failed Congressional Campaign
In 1981, Hogan unsuccessfully campaigned for his father's old district, Maryland's 5th congressional district.
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.
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.
September 2014: Hogan Loses Weight During Gubernatorial Campaign
In September 2014, Hogan reported losing at least 25 pounds while campaigning for governor.
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.
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.
April 2015: Declaration of State of Emergency and National Guard Activation
In April 2015, following the death of Freddie Gray and subsequent violent protests in Baltimore, Hogan declared a state of emergency and activated the Maryland National Guard to quell the violence.
June 2015: Hogan Announces Cancer Diagnosis
In June 2015, Hogan announced that he had been diagnosed with stage-three non-Hodgkin lymphoma and was undergoing treatment.
June 2015: Baltimore Red Line Project Canceled
In June 2015, Hogan canceled the federally funded Baltimore Red Line project and reallocated the money to road construction across Maryland.
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.
2015: Hogan Regains Weight During Cancer Treatment
In 2015, Hogan regained 40 pounds due to unhealthy eating and steroid use during his treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
2015: Veto of Legislation to Restore Felon Voting Rights
In 2015, Hogan vetoed legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly that would restore voting rights to convicted felons after completing their prison sentences; however the General Assembly overrode the veto.
2015: Facebook Blocks After Baltimore Protests
In 2015, some Marylanders said they were blocked on Hogan's Facebook after reaching out following the Baltimore protests.
April 8, 2016: General Assembly Overrode Veto
On April 8, 2016, the General Assembly overrode Hogan's veto of the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act of 2016.
April 2016: Vetoed Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act
In April 2016, Hogan vetoed the Maryland Open Transportation Investment Decision Act, calling it politically motivated and claiming it would increase the cancellation risk for major transportation projects.
2016: Veto of Marijuana Paraphernalia Decriminalization Legislation
In 2016, Hogan vetoed legislation to decriminalize possession of marijuana paraphernalia in Maryland, but the General Assembly overrode the veto.
January 2017: Facebook Blocks After Trump Order
In January 2017, some Marylanders said they were blocked on Hogan's Facebook after reaching out about Donald Trump's Executive Order 13769.
February 2017: Blocked Facebook Users
Between taking office and February 2017, Hogan's Facebook page blocked over 450 people.
February 2017: Citizens Rallied in Annapolis
In February 2017, citizens rallied in Annapolis in response to a funding crisis caused by Hogan's proposed budget cuts for community revitalization programs, extended library hours, and public schools in Baltimore City.
May 2017: Veto of Nonpartisan Redistricting Bill
In May 2017, Hogan vetoed a bill that would have enacted nonpartisan redistricting in Maryland if other states passed the same deal.
2017: Proposed Charter Law Changes
In 2017, Hogan proposed further changes to the state's charter laws, but faced pushback from legislative leaders and teacher unions.
2017: Vetoed Renewable Energy Legislation
In 2017, Hogan vetoed legislation passed by the Maryland General Assembly to increase the use of renewable energy, but the veto was overridden.
2018: Hogan Undergoes Surgery for Skin Cancer
In 2018, Hogan underwent a similar surgery to remove early stage squamous cell skin cancer from his face and shoulder.
May 8, 2019: Prince George's County Council Voted for Further Review
On May 8, 2019, the Prince George's County Council voted unanimously for a proposal requiring Hogan to undertake further environmental reviews before proceeding with the Beltway expansion plan.
May 2019: Transit Advocates Accused Hogan Administration of Biased Scoring
In May 2019, The Baltimore Sun reported that transit advocates had accused the Hogan administration of using a biased scoring process for transportation projects.
August 2019: Veto of Tax Increase Announced
In August 2019, Hogan announced that he would veto any proposed tax increase to fund the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, an education reform plan.
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.
January 2020: Conflict of Interest Allegations
In January 2020, Washington Monthly reported that Hogan had potential conflicts of interest related to his real estate business and state funding for transportation projects.
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.
May 2020: Vetoed Blueprint for Maryland's Future
In May 2020, Hogan vetoed the Blueprint for Maryland's Future, citing the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 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: 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.
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.
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.
January 2021: Hogan Undergoes Surgery for Skin Cancer
In January 2021, Hogan underwent surgery to remove early-stage squamous cell skin cancer from his face and shoulder.
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 12, 2021: General Assembly Overrode Kirwan Bill Veto
On February 12, 2021, the Maryland General Assembly voted to override Hogan's veto of the Kirwan bill, a multi-billion-dollar plan for education reforms.
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 2021: Veto of Bill to Abolish Life Without Parole for Juvenile Offenders
In April 2021, Hogan vetoed a bill to abolish life without parole sentences for juvenile offenders, but the legislature overrode the veto.
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: 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.
May 2021: Veto of Bill Decriminalizing Drug Paraphernalia
In May 2021, Hogan vetoed a bill the state legislature passed that decriminalized the possession of drug paraphernalia and reduced the maximum penalty for possession.
May 2021: Veto of Bill Regarding Parole Decisions
In late May 2021, Hogan vetoed a bill that would remove the governor from parole decisions made by the Maryland Parole Commission, but the General Assembly overrode the veto during its 2021 special session.
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: 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: 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.
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: 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 2021: Environmental Leadership Deemed Inconsistent
In November 2021, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters deemed Hogan's environmental leadership inconsistent in its annual legislative scorecard.
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.
2021: Veto of Police Reform Bills
In 2021, Hogan vetoed bills that would raise the bar for officers to use force, give civilians a role in police discipline, restrict no-knock warrants, mandate body cameras, and open some allegations of police wrongdoing for public review, but the Maryland legislature overrode his vetoes.
March 2022: Threatened Veto of Climate Solutions Now Act
In March 2022, Hogan threatened to veto the Climate Solutions Now Act, but the bill passed and became law without his signature.
April 2022: Veto of Bill Expanding Abortion Access
In April 2022, Hogan vetoed a bill that would expand abortion access by expanding the types of medical professionals who can perform abortions in the state, but the General Assembly overrode his veto the next day.
April 2022: Veto of Bill Providing Paid Family Leave
In April 2022, Hogan vetoed a bill that would provide 12 weeks of partially paid family leave and up to 24 weeks of paid leave for new parents, but the General Assembly overrode Hogan's veto the next day.
April 2022: Veto of Bill Regarding Police Interrogation of Children
In April 2022, Hogan vetoed a bill that would require police officers to contact children's parents or guardians and allow them to speak with an attorney before being interrogated, but the General Assembly overrode Hogan's veto the next day.
May 2022: Vetoed Bills on Regional Transit and Red Line Study
In May 2022, Hogan vetoed bills that would establish a Baltimore-based regional transit board and fund a new study of the Red Line project.
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.
October 2024: Investigation into Affordable Housing Awards
In October 2024, an investigation from Time found that Hogan awarded nearly 40 percent of the state's competitive affordable housing awards to developers listed as clients to Hogan's firm.
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.
