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5d ago

Larry Hogan Rules Out Future Bids, Declines 2026 Challenge to Gov. Wes Moore

Hogan frames his decision as a call to elevate a new generation of Republicans, pledging to stay active on policy without seeking office.

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Larry Hogan running for the U.S. Senate talks with The Baltimore Sun’s Editorial Board.
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Overview

  • The former two-term governor said he will not run for any elected office, announcing the decision in a Baltimore Sun op-ed and on social media.
  • His withdrawal ends speculation about a rematch with Wes Moore and removes the GOP’s most recognizable statewide prospect in deep-blue Maryland.
  • Pre-election surveys showed Moore leading Hogan, including a Gonzales poll putting Moore at 52% to 38%, reinforcing analysts’ Solid Democratic rating.
  • Moore reported raising $7 million in 2025, while Republicans consider Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey and others as potential contenders ahead of the Feb. 25 filing deadline.
  • Hogan, who left office with high approval and later lost a 2024 U.S. Senate race to Angela Alsobrooks, urged Republicans to back new candidates and said he will keep speaking on issues.