News & Community
Who's Our New Governor?
From MICA to the NRA, here are some interesting things you may not know about Larry Hogan.
By Jess Mayhugh. Posted on November 05, 2014, 10:24 am
-Larry Hogan
Last night, Larry Hogan officially defeated Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown in the gubernatorial race, becoming the first Republican governor in the state of Maryland since 2006. However, since Hogan has never previously held elected public office before, there are some things you may not know yet about our state's Governor-elect.
Hogan spent half of what Brown did on the campaign. He is the first candidate elected governor after opting into the state's public financing system. Calling his strategy more of a "grassroots" campaign, the businessman received a $2.6 million grant from the state—about half of what Brown raised—and was prohibited from spending anymore on his campaign.
Both he and his running mate used to work for Ehrlich. From 2003-2007, Hogan served as the Secretary of Appointments to then-Gov. Bob Ehrlich. In his tenure, Hogan appointed more than 7,000 positions in various levels of government. Ehrlich considers him a friend.
His wife teaches at MICA. Yumi Hogan—a Korean-American who will be the first Asian First Lady of Maryland—is an adjunct instructor at Maryland Institute College of Art. She is also an almuna, having earned a BFA in painting from the art school in 2008. She is currently teaching studio drawing.
Hogan was endorsed by the NRA. A couple of weeks ago, the National Rifle Association endorsed him and awarded him a grade of A-minus on his issues. For his part, Hogan insisted the he has no plans to repeal Maryland's current gun-control law.
Though he's never been elected public office, he comes from a heavy political family. His father was the U.S. Congressman representing the 5th district of Maryland from 1969-1975. There's also brother Patrick, a Republican delegate representing district 3A.
His running mate started working for the Bush administration a week before 9/11. Boyd Rutherford, who held a high-ranking position in the General Services Administration, joined the agency a week prior to the terrorist attacks and took part in efforts to provide security in the aftermath. Rutherford also said, once sworn in, he plans on spending two or three days out of his week working in Baltimore.
Hogan loves dogs. During a campaign stop at a farmers' market in Rockville, Hogan was reportedly very dog friendly. "I’ve shaken tens of thousands of hands, but I’ve petted more dogs,” he told The Washington Post. “If dogs could vote, it would be a landslide victory.”
Jess Mayhugh is the digital editor for Baltimore, where she covers nightlife, sports, food, and events.
Read more from Jess Follow @jessmayhugh
You May Also Like
-
News & Community
Second Trial in Freddie Gray Case Postponed Indefinitely
Appeal hearing on witness testimony of fellow police officer could delay all six trials.
-
News & Community
The Buddy System
Pikesville mom creates software for kids with reading difficulties.
-
News & Community
Mr. Universe
At the Space Telescope Science Institute, Kenneth Sembach is leading the next great mission into the cosmos.
-
News & Community
The Epic Southeast Baltimore Christmas Church Tour
A photo and history tour inside Canton, Highlandtown, Fells Point and Little Italy's oldest immigrant Catholic churches.
-
News & Community
Saying Goodbye
We bid farewell to some of the notable Marylanders we lost in 2015.
-
News & Community
Second Police Trial in Freddie Gray Case Postponed
Key witness question remains as van driver faces second-degree murder charge.