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Former Maryland governor and prominent anti-Trump Republican Larry Hogan announced he’s entered the Maryland Senate race on Friday, shaking up the contest in a surprise move that could help Republicans gain a foothold in the state.
“I am running for the United States Senate—not to serve one party—but to stand up to both parties, fight for Maryland, and fix our nation’s broken politics,” Hogan wrote on X. He is expected to file for candidacy on Friday, the last day to do so.
He is running to replace Democrat Ben Cardin, who announced his decision to retire after three terms in the chamber in May.