Childhood and Education Journey of Larry Hogan in Timeline
An overview of the childhood and early education of Larry Hogan, highlighting the experiences that shaped 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.
May 25, 1956: Lawrence Hogan Jr. Born
On May 25, 1956, Lawrence Joseph Hogan Jr. was born. He later became the 62nd governor of Maryland.
1956: Born in Washington, D.C.
In 1956, Hogan was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Landover, Maryland.
1972: Moved to Florida with Mother
In 1972, Hogan moved to Florida with his mother after his parents divorced.
1974: Attended Florida State University
In 1974, Hogan began attending Florida State University.
1974: Graduated High School
In 1974, Hogan graduated from Father Lopez Catholic High School in Florida.
1978: Graduated from Florida State University
In 1978, Hogan graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in government and political science.
2001: Hogan Meets Future Wife Yumi
In 2001, Larry Hogan met Yumi Hogan, who would later become his wife. Yumi is a Korean-origin U.S. citizen, artist, and adjunct instructor.
September 2014: Hogan Loses Weight During Gubernatorial Campaign
In September 2014, Hogan reported losing at least 25 pounds while campaigning for governor.
February 2015: Proposed Charter Law Changes
In February 2015, Hogan announced proposed regulatory changes to the state's charter law, aiming to give charter schools more authority and access to public funding.
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.
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.
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.
November 2015: Hogan Announces Cancer Remission
In November 2015, Hogan announced that his cancer was in remission after completing 18 weeks of chemotherapy.
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: Became Governor of Maryland
In 2015, Lawrence Hogan Jr. became the 62nd governor of Maryland, serving until 2023.
August 2016: Executive Order on School Start Date
In August 2016, Hogan issued an executive order to set the public schools' start date after Labor Day, a measure opposed by the state teachers' union.
October 2016: Hogan Completes Chemotherapy Treatment
In October 2016, Hogan underwent his last chemotherapy treatment and was deemed cancer-free.
December 2016: Proposed Doubling of Funding for Private School Program
In December 2016, Hogan proposed doubling the funding for the state-funded private-school scholarship program, which provides assistance to students from low-income families attending charter schools.
2017: Hogan Loses Half of Regained Weight
By 2017, Hogan had lost half of the 40 pounds he regained during his cancer treatment.
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.
May 2018: $15 Million Scholarship Bill Signed
In May 2018, Hogan signed a bill appropriating $15 million for need-based scholarships for low- and middle-income students to attend community college tuition-free, and an additional $2 million over five years for older "near-completer" college students.
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.
January 2019: Released Budget Focused on Education
In January 2019, Hogan released a budget that focused mostly on education funding, exceeding what current state formulas required.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2021: Hogan Purchases Home in Davidsonville
In 2021, Larry Hogan purchased a home and estate for $1.1 million in Davidsonville, Maryland.
April 3, 2023: Roy McGrath Dies in Confrontation with FBI
On April 3, 2023, Roy McGrath, Hogan's former chief of staff, died after shooting himself and being shot by a law enforcement officer in a confrontation with FBI agents in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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.
