Former Republican Governor Larry Hogan has officially entered the race for a Maryland Senate seat, after initially showing reluctance. Hogan's decision to run was influenced by Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell and former President George W. Bush, who emphasized the need for Hogan's voice in the Senate to address the broken political system.
His entry has transformed the race to replace retiring Democratic Senator Ben Cardin into a competitive contest, challenging the Democrats' hold on the traditionally blue state. The Democratic primary is now a two-way battle between Congressman David Trone and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.
