Larry Hogan Enters U.S. Senate Race

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a prominent Republican critic of former President Donald Trump, has announced his run for the U.S. Senate in Maryland, positioning himself as a centrist leader willing to stand up to both parties. Hogan, who won two terms in the blue state, immediately becomes the front-runner for the Republican nomination, potentially making the race to replace retiring Democratic Sen. Ben Cardin competitive. While facing an uphill battle, Hogan's bid could force Democrats to pay attention to a race they were hoping to ignore, given their difficult Senate map.