Larry Hogan

Lawrence Joseph "Larry" Hogan, Jr. (born 25 May 1956) is an American politician serving as the 62nd governor of Maryland since 2015. A member of the Republican Party, Hogan was secretary of appointments under Maryland Governor Bob Ehrlich from 2003 to 2007, and served as Chair of the National Governors Association from 2019 to 2020.

I am a lifelong Marylander who loves this state.  Every great experience, every great memory, every great moment I have ever had in my life, has happened right here, in Maryland.  …  The question isn't whether Maryland is a great state.  The question is:  What will we do, all of us, to reinvigorate this great state that we all love?  What will we do to ensure that our future is better than our present or our past?

We seek the freedom to compete without the undue burden of high taxes and bureaucratic regulations, which make us less competitive.  We seek opportunities to build better communities, better businesses, and better lives for ourselves, our children, and our children's children.  And most of all, we cherish both the freedom and opportunity to decide our future.  And today, we celebrate that freedom and opportunity.  What I envision for Maryland is not just an economic and fiscal recovery, but a rebirth of our spirit, and a renewed commitment to our common purpose.  …  One hundred years from now, I want Marylanders to say, "This was when Maryland's renaissance began."

I, Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Governor of the state of Maryland, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of Maryland, including but not limited to Title 14 and Section 13-702 of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, declare that a state of emergency exists in Baltimore City, I call the Maryland National Guard into action and state service and hereby authorize the Maryland Emergency Management Agency or other appropriate state authority, during this emergency period, to engage, deploy, and coordinate available resources.

Hogan ran unsuccessful campaigns for Maryland's 5th congressional district in 1981 and 1992, the latter of which was incumbent Steny Hoyer's closest race. Hogan founded the Change Maryland organization in 2011, which he used to promote his 2014 gubernatorial campaign. Hogan has enjoyed high approval ratings during his time as governor and was rated as one of the most popular governors in the United States.

Quotes

• Forty years ago, my dad gave up a safe seat in Congress to run for governor and, finally, forty years later, we're gonna have a Larry Hogan in the governor's mansion.
  • "Governor-elect Larry Hogan victory speech" (4 November 2014).

• Today's looting and acts of violence in Baltimore will not be tolerated.  In response, I have put the Maryland National Guard on alert so they can be in position to deploy rapidly as needed.  I strongly condemn the actions of the offenders who are engaged in direct attacks against innocent civilians, businesses and law enforcement officers.  There is a significant difference between protesting and violence and those committing these acts will be prosecuted under the fullest extent of the law.

  My thoughts and prayers go out to the men and women in uniform who are actively working to stem this violence and several who been injured in the line of duty.  These malicious attacks against law enforcement and local communities only betray the cause of peaceful citizens seeking answers and justice following the death of Freddie Gray.

  • "Statement From Governor Larry Hogan On Violence In Baltimore City" (27 April 2015).

• I, Lawrence J. Hogan, Jr, Governor of the state of Maryland, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of Maryland, including but not limited to Title 14 and Section 13-702 of the Public Safety Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, declare that a state of emergency exists in Baltimore City, I call the Maryland National Guard into action and state service and hereby authorize the Maryland Emergency Management Agency or other appropriate state authority, during this emergency period, to engage, deploy, and coordinate available resources.
  • "Declaration of Emergency" (27 April 2015).

• We are working around the clock to ensure Baltimore City remains at peace, as it has throughout the day.  The presence of the National Guard, Maryland State Police, and other law enforcement officials will continue in the days to come to ensure order is fully restored for the citizens of Baltimore.
  • "Governor Larry Hogan Mobilizes State Resources To Support Baltimore City Law Enforcement Response" (28 April 2015).

"Inaugural Address" (21 January 2015)

• To my wife, Yumi, my daughters and my entire family, please know that it is because of your incredible love and support that I am able to stand here today.
• Despite tremendous pressure, this statesman put aside partisanship and made the tough decision, and became the first Republican to come out for the impeachment of President Nixon.  That man was my dad, former Congressman Lawrence J. Hogan, Sr., who is here with us today.  He put aside party politics and his own personal considerations in order to do the right thing for the nation.  He taught me more about integrity in one day than most men learn in a lifetime, and I am so proud to be his son.
• I am a lifelong Marylander who loves this state.  Every great experience, every great memory, every great moment I have ever had in my life, has happened right here, in Maryland.  …  The question isn't whether Maryland is a great state.  The question is:  What will we do, all of us, to reinvigorate this great state that we all love?  What will we do to ensure that our future is better than our present or our past?
• Today, I am reminded of those brave Marylanders who first came to this land seeking freedom and opportunity when they landed in St. Mary's City in 1634.  While the challenges facing us today are different, I know that the courage and the spirit of Marylanders is the same.
• We seek the freedom to compete without the undue burden of high taxes and bureaucratic regulations, which make us less competitive.  We seek opportunities to build better communities, better businesses, and better lives for ourselves, our children, and our children's children.  And most of all, we cherish both the freedom and opportunity to decide our future.  And today, we celebrate that freedom and opportunity.  What I envision for Maryland is not just an economic and fiscal recovery, but a rebirth of our spirit, and a renewed commitment to our common purpose.  …  One hundred years from now, I want Marylanders to say, "This was when Maryland's renaissance began."  …  Let us appeal to the better angels of our nature so that we can achieve the great and shining promise of Maryland.
• The history of our great state is rich and deep, and our commitment to freedom and justice has always been our strength.  …  In our hearts, Marylanders are hard-wired for inclusiveness.  It's who we are, it's our founding principle, it's part of our identity, and it is our greatest strength.

"State of the State Address: A New Direction for Maryland" (4 February 2015)

• No state can match the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, our beaches and farms, or the mountains of Western Maryland, the Port of Baltimore, or the historic charm of every corner of our state.
• High taxes, over-regulation, and an anti-business attitude are clearly the cause of our economic problems.  Our economy is floundering, and too many Marylanders have been struggling, just to get by.  40 consecutive tax hikes have taken an additional $10 billion out of the pockets of struggling Maryland families and small businesses.  We've lost more than 8,000 businesses, and Maryland's unemployment nearly doubled.
• According to a recent Gallup poll, nearly half of all Marylanders would leave the state if they could.  As a lifelong Marylander who loves this state – that just breaks my heart.
• And remember, every penny that is added to one program, must be taken from another.
• In our proposed budget, we spend more money on education than ever before.
• Later this month, we will execute an executive order to address this heroin epidemic.

"Full Remarks: Governor Larry Hogan Announces Cancer Diagnosis"(22 June 2015)

A few days ago, I was diagnosed with cancer, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma, to be specific – which is a cancer of the lymph nodes.

• I called this press conference today to talk about a new challenge that i will face, a personal one – one that requires me, once again, to be an underdog and a fighter.  A few days ago, I was diagnosed with cancer, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkins lymphoma, to be specific – which is a cancer of the lymph nodes.
• I will face this challenge with the same energy and determination I've relied on to climb every hill and overcome every obstacle that I've faced in my life.
• Cancer – regardless of the type – is a disease that has touched every one of us through family or friends.  It is my hope that in being candid about my battle, that i will raise awareness that will ultimately benefit others.
• Over the coming months, I'll receive multiple treatments, I'll lose my hair, trim down a bit, but I will not stop working to change Maryland for the better.  I'll be working hard, and making the decisions the people of this state elected me to make.  …  With my faith, family, and friends, I know that I won't just beat this disease but I will be a better and stronger person and governor on the other side.

See also

• Lawrence Hogan, Hogan's father

External links

• Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan
• Campaign website
• Appearances on C-SPAN