Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan officially threw his support behind Kelly Schulz in the Republican primary race for governor on Tuesday, praising his former commerce secretary and longtime friend for her tenacity, intellect and commitment to continuing his legacy.
“There are an awful lot of people who want to be governor,” term-limited Hogan told a small ballroom of supporters at the Annapolis Waterfront Hotel before giving his “enthusiastic, 100 percent endorsement” of Schulz.
He said all the other candidates running want “to take us in a completely different direction. There’s only one candidate who has the experience, the ability and the desire to keep moving Maryland forward, to keep changing Maryland for the better, who can get the job done and can continue the legacy.”
Hogan has long stated his preference for Schulz over her chief competitor, Donald Trump-backed Del. Dan Cox (R-Frederick), in a race that reflects the fight for the direction of the Republican Party.
Schulz and Hogan represent a more traditional — and pragmatic — branch, while Cox has embraced much of the former president’s rhetoric, including repeating false claims that Trump won the 2020 presidential election.
Schulz, 53, focused her remarks on her priorities of addressing crime, having accountability in the education system, and promising to make Maryland the best state in the country for business.
“Where we need to be is safe, steady and prosperous,” Schulz said. “We’re going to treat the criminals like...
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