Overview
- Hogan announced his decision in a Baltimore Sun guest commentary, writing that he has no intention of running for office again.
- Gov. Wes Moore has said he plans to seek a second term, and a Gonzales Research poll showed him leading Hogan 52% to 38% in a hypothetical matchup.
- The move ends months of speculation about a high-profile rematch and removes the GOP’s most prominent potential challenger in heavily Democratic Maryland.
- Hogan left office in 2023 after two terms and lost the 2024 U.S. Senate race to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks by 12 points.
- Despite stepping back, Hogan retains strong marks for his tenure in office and has weighed in on national issues, backing President Trump’s strikes on Iran while criticizing sweeping federal workforce cuts.