Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has officially entered the Maryland Senate race, positioning himself as a staunch pro-Israel advocate. In his campaign's inaugural address, Hogan criticized Senator Chris Van Hollen for being one of the most hostile voices against Israel in the U.S. Senate and accused him of neglecting the Maryland Jewish community. Hogan pledged to be Maryland's 'pro-Israel champion' in Washington and demanded the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. His entry adds a notable name to the list of strong candidates backed by Senate Republican leaders for the 2024 elections.
In the first address of his campaign for U.S. Senate, former Maryland governor Larry Hogan promised he would be the state’s “pro-Israel champion” in Washington and called for Hamas to immediately release the hostages still held in Gaza. https://t.co/d55tAS03zc
NEW @J_Insider via @marcrod97: “In first major Senate stump speech, Hogan blasts Van Hollen, praises Cardin on Israel” “The former governor’s remarks showcase the importance of Jewish voters as a swing voting bloc in this year’s Senate race” https://t.co/Y3P0gy9iKs
In the first address of his campaign for U.S. Senate, former Maryland governor Larry Hogan promised he would be the state’s “pro-Israel champion” in Washington and called for Hamas to immediately release the hostages still held in Gaza. https://t.co/OLYwPgtfgw
Former governor Larry Hogan's entrance in Maryland's open Senate race adds an experienced name to Senate Republican leaders' already long list of strong and vetted candidates in 2024. | @AudreyFahlberg https://t.co/VYA0qUSDJp
.@LarryHogan accuses Sen. @ChrisVanHollen of abandoning Maryland Jewish community https://t.co/lu2hgcFLRg https://t.co/lu2hgcFLRg
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan calls Sen. Chris Van Hollen “one of the most hostile voices against Israel in the United States Senate.” https://t.co/ikJ5XVN9C4