Hogan Kicks Off Campaign for Governor

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Larry Hogan announces candidacy for Maryland governor

Capital Gazette"Todd Eberly, a political science professor at St. Mary’s College in Southern Maryland, called Hogan’s entrance into the race a 'big deal.'

Meanwhile, Hogan was showing confidence out of the gate.



'I think the monopoly in Annapolis thinks they’re going to have a coronation in November,' Hogan said. 'But I think we’re going to give them the toughest fight they’ve ever had.'"

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Gubernatorial candidate Hogan looks to Change Maryland

Delmarva Daily"The longtime business owner who touts his ability to have attracted hundreds of businesses and thousands of jobs to the 'Free State', joins an already crowded field of Republican and Democratic candidates for the vacant governor's position. On the Republican side of the aisle Hogan joins announced candidates, Harford County Executive David Craig, local businessman Charles Lollar and state delegate Ron George; while the democratic field consists of current Lt. Governor Anthony Brown, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler and state delegate Heather Mizeur.

Looking to replace the current term-limited democratic governor Martin O'Malley, Hogan says that while the democratic establishment expects a 'coronation' in November (the General Election), his campaign is poised to disrupt that notion. He'll first have to win his party's nomination in the June 24th Primary Election, which Hogan and crew believe is possible based on his organizations current membership. Having run Change Maryland for the past three years, and touting a 'grassroots army of 75,000 fed-up Republicans, Democrats and Independents looking to bring real change to the state'; Hogan doesn't think his late announcement will be a detriment to his success."
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Snow can't stop Hogan from officially entering race for governor

The Daily Record"'An overwhelming majority of Marylanders, regardless of party, feel that we are way off track, heading in the wrong direction, and that new leadership is needed in Annapolis,' Hogan said in an emailed statement to supporters. 'And one thing is clear: we can’t change Maryland without changing governors. So after serious reflection, I have decided to answer the call, and step up to this challenge.'"
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Md. GOP gubernatorial hopeful Larry Hogan postpones announcement rally due to snow

Washington Post"Hogan said in an interview Monday that he doesn’t believe anyone has a head start on him. For the past three years, he has led Change Maryland, a organization with 75,000 Facebook fans that has been a frequent critic of the administration of Gov. Martin O’Malley (D). He said he is confident he can prevail in the June GOP primary. 'I think, at least to date, nobody has put together a campaign that could compete in November, and we believe we can,' Hogan said."
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Hogan announces bid for governor, cancels rally

Baltimore Sun"The former state cabinet member and successful real estate businessman plans to build on the advocacy group called Change Maryland that he founded three years ago. Hogan considered running for governor in the previous election, but dropped out of the race when former Gov. Robert. L. Ehrlich decided to challenge Gov. Martin O'Malley to a rematch.

Hogan was appointments secretary in Ehrlich's administration. Through a spokesman, Ehrlich said he was "proud and happy" Hogan is joining the race.
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Hogan enters Md. governor's race

Hagerstown Herald-Mail"During the administration of former Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich, Hogan was secretary of appointments. The 57-year-old real estate broker now leads a conservative, grassroots political organization called Change Maryland."
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Larry Hogan announces run for Maryland governor

WBAL TV"Hogan described himself as a businessman who has and understanding of how state government works from his experience in helping appoint people to positions on all three branches of state government."
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Hogan officially announces candidacy for Maryland governor

Carroll County Times

"Larry Hogan on Tuesday officially announced his candidacy in the race for Maryland governor by email, as he postponed a rally scheduled for later in the day because of snow.

Hogan, the Republican founder of Change Maryland, planned to make his announcement at an event scheduled at Mike's Crabhouse in Riva on Tuesday night. That event has been postponed until Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
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GOP's Hogan Running for Governor, Says Upbeat State Is Ready for Change

CBS Baltimore"Hogan, who served as the appointments secretary in former Republican Gov. Robert Ehrlich’s cabinet from 2003 to 2007, said in an interview at his campaign headquarters in Annapolis that he understands it will be an uphill battle to win the governorship in a state where registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a 2-1 margin . Still, Hogan said he is confident the state is ready for a change of direction, similar to when Ehrlich was elected the state’s first Republican governor in 36 years."
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Hogan Makes Bid for Governor Official, Cancels Tuesday Rally
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GOP's Hogan running for governor, postpones event
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