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Larry Hogan Endorses Abortion Rights in Senate Bid

Former Maryland governor shifts stance to support codifying Roe v. Wade, aiming to appeal to Democratic voters in key race.

Overview

  • Hogan announces support for federal legislation to enshrine abortion rights, reversing previous position.
  • He pledges to vote for Maryland's ballot measure to protect reproductive health care in the state constitution.
  • Hogan's Democratic opponent, Angela Alsobrooks, criticizes his past actions on abortion access.
  • The Senate race could influence the balance of power in Washington, with Hogan seeking to attract moderates.
  • Hogan's position makes him an outlier among Republicans, reflecting a broader trend of pro-choice GOP decline.