On the stump: Anthony Brown and Larry Hogan’s race for Maryland governor
Republican Larry Hogan’s campaign to “Change Maryland” scored a stunning upset Tuesday as he defeated Democrat Anthony G. Brown in the race for governor.
Anthony Brown, lieutenant governor since 2007, was running as the political heir to Gov. Martin O’Malley — with all its advantages and disadvantages. Larry Hogan, a real-estate businessman and former official in Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.’s administration, had crafted a campaign message that focuses on pocketbook issues.
Brown announced his candidacy for Governor of Maryland May 10, 2013. Hogan formally announced his candidacy January 21, 2014.
Here’s a look at each candidate’s path from their respective candidacy announcements to the November 4 election.
- Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan gives his victory speech at his campaign headquarters on election night. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown concedes to Republican victor Larry Hogan at the Brown/Ulman election night party at the University of Maryland Wednesday. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)
- Republican governor-elect Larry Hogan thanks his wife Yumi during his victory speech at his campaign headquarters on election night. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan, a Republican, kisses his wife Yumi after his victory speech at his campaign headquarters on election night. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown (D-Md.) waves a final time to the crowd after conceding to Republican victor Larry Hogan at the Brown/Ulman election night party at the University of Maryland Wednesday. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)
- Running mate Ken Ulman stands behind gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown (D-Md.) who concedes to Republican victor Larry Hogan at the Brown/Ulman election night party at the University of Maryland Wednesday. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)
- The wife of gubernatorial candidate Anthony Brown (D-Md.) kisses him after he concedes to Republican victor Larry Hogan at the Brown/Ulman election night party at the University of Maryland Wednesday.(Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun)
- Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan, a Republican, gives his victory speech at his campaign headquarters on election night. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Maryland Governor-elect Larry Hogan, a Republican, shakes hand with supporters after his victory speech at his campaign headquarters on election night. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan, left, and running mate Boyd Rutherford, right, celebrate after his victory speech at his campaign headquarters on election night. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- 8/19/2014: GOP candidate Larry Hogan (left) shakes hands with Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown before a gubernatorial candidate’s forum at Charlestown Retirement community Tuesday, Aug 19, 2014. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
- 2/21/14: Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. attended a rally for Larry Hogan – his former appointments secretary. Hogan announced his candidacy for Maryland governor near the end of January 2014. (Erin Cox/Baltimore Sun)
- 5/10/13: Maryland Lt. Governor Anthony Brown is hugged by his wife Karmen Walker Brown after he announced his candidacy for governor in Largo. (Michael Dresser/Baltimore Sun)
- 8/14/2013: Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, a Democratic candidate for governor, listens to a presentation in Salisbury about Perdue Farm’s solar panel project Wednesday with Harford County Executive David Craig, a Republican who was also running for governor. (Erin Cox/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/18/2014: Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, left, and Larry Hogan, Republican candidate for governor, hold a debate at Maryland Public Television’s studios in Owings Mills, Md., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
- 6/23/14: Larry Hogan (center) and running mate Boyd Rutherford are joined by Hogan family members in sign-waving along Ritchie Highway in Arnold Monday. (Michael Dresser/Baltimore Sun)
- 5/7/2014: Maryland State Delegate Heather Mizeur, far left with back to camera, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler, center, and Maryland Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, second from far right, is greeted by his wife, Karmen Walker Brown, right center, and his daughter, Rebecca Brown, far right, after the candidates took part in a Democratic primary gubernatorial debate at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, located on the grounds of the University of Maryland on Wednesday May 07, 2014 in College Park, MD. (Photo by Matt McClain/ The Washington Post)
- 5/12/14 : Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is photographed with former Gov. Parris Glendening in Maryland. (Michael Dresser/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/7/14 – Democratic candidate Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown and Republican candidate Larry Hogan spar during the first gubernatorial debate, moderated by WJZ anchor Vic Carter, and Baltimore Sun Editorial Page Editor Andrew A. Green. The taped debate was sponsored by WJZ-TV and The Baltimore Sun. (Amy Davis/Baltimore Sun)
- 1/14/2014: Lt. Governor Anthony Brown testifies to the House Health and Government Committee on behalf of HB 119, which would provide temporary funding for people who tried to sign up with the Maryland Health Exchange but were unsuccessful. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)
- 6/2/14: David Craig, Ron George, Larry Hogan and Charles Lollar. Republicans running for Governor of Maryland debate at MPT studios in Owings MIlls. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- 8/6/2013: Juniya Rucker, 6, meets Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown after she won a bike from a raffle called by the gubernatorial hopeful during the annual National Night Out, at the Mondawmin Mall location Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun )
- 6/2/14- David Craig (R) and Larry Hogan (L) shake hands after their debate. Republicans running for Governor of Maryland debate at MPT studios in Owings MIlls. (Lloyd Fox/Baltimore Sun)
- 6/19/2014: Larry Hogan’s campaign bus. (Erin Cox / baltimore Sun Staff)
- 6/24/14: Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan, second left, watches election result with running mate Boyd Rutherford, right, and their respective spouse Yumi Hogan, left, and Monica Rutherford inside their campaign headquarters. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- 6/24/2014: Ken Ulman and Anthony Brown hold their arms in jubilance during the Brown-Ulman election party at University of Maryland Tue., June 24, 2014. The Lt. Governor captured the Democratic nomination, defeating Doug Gansler and Heather Mizeur. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
- 6/24/14: Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan, right, highs five a supporter before he declare primary victory outside his campaign headquarter. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- 5/27/14: Gubernatorial candidates Attorney General Doug Gansler and State Delegate Heather Mizeur debate each other across an empty podium for Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown at WBFF Fox 45. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun
- 6/24/14: Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan, left, kisses his wife Yumi before declaring his primary victory to supporters outside their campaign headquarter. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- 6/25/14: Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, center, is greeted with a hug from Lily Ulman, 8, the daughter of his running mate Ken Ulman, left, as the two and supporters wave to traffic near the Maryland Zoo to thank voters for their primary victory. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/5/14: Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, center, is pictured during the 7:45 am service at Ebenezer AME Church with church member, Kemry Hughes when all men were called to the front of the altar. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- 10/5/14: Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, left, is pictured with Bessie A. Martin at the 7:45 am service at Ebenezer AME Church. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- 10/5/14: From left, Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown gets his picture taken with Joshua Dixon (holding the phone); John Waddell and Brantly Waddell. The men are part of the Ebenezer AME Men’s Ministry Committee. They are pictured at the 7:45 am service at Ebenezer AME Church. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- 8/19/2014: GOP candidate Larry Hogan waits as Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has the stage during a gubernatorial candidate’s forum at Charlestown Retirement community Tuesday, Aug 19, 2014. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
- 9/20/14: Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown shakes hands with people gathered at the Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival. Brown spoke briefly at the event. He is running for governor in the November 4 general election. (Kim Hairston/Baltimore Sun)
- (10/1/2014: Gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan (R) gets applause as he finishes his speech during a rally in the shadow of the State House Wednesday, Oct 1, 2014. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/2014: Candidate Larry Hogan. (Cassidy Johnson/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/13/2014: Maryland Gubernatorial candidates Larry Hogan and Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown prepare before the Maryland Gubernatorial debate at News Channel 8 in Arlington, Virginia October 13, 2014. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post)
- 10/13/2014: Maryland Gubernatorial candidates Larry Hogan and Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown during the Maryland Gubernatorial debate at News Channel 8 in Arlington, Virginia October 13, 2014. (Photo by Melina Mara/The Washington Post)
- 10/2014: Democratic gubernatorial nominee Anthony G. Brown. (Cassidy Johnson/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/18/2014: Larry Hogan, right, Republican candidate for Maryland governor, listens as Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, speaks during a debate at Maryland Public Television’s studios in Owings Mills, Md., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
- 10/18/2014: Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, left, and Republican candidate Larry Hogan chat after a debate at Maryland Public Television’s studios in Owings Mills, Md., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, Pool)
- 10/19/2014: Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown (R) listens while US President Barack Obama speaks to an overflow room before a campaign event at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School October 19, 2014 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Obama attended the event to rally for Democratic Maryland gubernatorial Anthony Brown before traveling to Chicago where he will continue to campaign and fund raise for Democrats. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images)
- 10/21/2014: Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan, left, covers his ears in response to a funny comment made by his guest, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, right. The two campaigned together at the Original Pancake House in Bethesda. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/30/14: Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown greets well-wishers after several dignitaries including Hillary Clinton campaigned for him at Ritchie Coliseum at College Park. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- 10/30/14– Larry Hogan, right, the Republican Party gubernatorial nominee talks with Mike Perkins of Overlea this afternoon while he campaigns in Parkville. (Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun)
- 10/30/14- Hillary Clinton, center, campaigns for Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown, right, at Ritchie Coliseum at College Park. At left is Howard County Executive Ken Ulman, Brown’s running mate. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- 10/30/14–Cindy Titus, left, of Overlea, Larry Hogan the Republican Party gubernatorial nominee, center, Carla Cluster of Perry Hall and Boyd Rutherford, Hogan’s running mate. They campaigned in Parkville today. (Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun)
- 10/30/14- The crowd behind the stage holds up Brown/Ulman campaign signs at Ritchie Coliseum at College Park where Hillary Clinton campaigns for Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- 10/30/14– Larry Hogan the Republican Party gubernatorial nominee campaigns in Parkville today. (Lloyd Fox, Baltimore Sun)
- 11/2/14: Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown campaigns at Busboys and Poets restaurant. Tseder Pretto, aged 13, poses while her mother, Hadja Thiam from Silver Spring, takes her picture with Brown. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- 11/2/14: At Patapsco Arena, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, at podium, headlines a rally for Larry Hogan, third from right, the GOP nominee for governor. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- First Lady Michelle Obama campaigns for Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown at the War Memorial on the day before the election. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- 11/2/14: At Patapsco Arena, supporters cheer at a rally for Larry Hogan, the GOP nominee for governor, headlined by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. (Algerina Perna/Baltimore Sun)
- First Lady Michelle Obama campaigns for Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown at the War Memorial on the day before the election. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- At Patapsco Arena, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, left, and Larry Hogan, the GOP nominee for governor, wave to the crowd. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown speaks to the crowd at the War Memorial on the day before the election. At right is Rep. Elijah Cummings. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
- Republican gubernatorial candidate Larry Hogan, left, and his running mate Boyd Rutherford, right, smile as they leave a press conference they held near the Inner Harbor this afternoon. (Barbara Haddock Taylor, Baltimore Sun)
- From left: Rep. Elijah Cummings; Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Ken Ullman greet each other at the War Memorial on the day before the gubernatorial election. Brown and Ulman are the democratic runners. (Algerina Perna, Baltimore Sun)
In contrast to Brown’s barrage of negative television ads against Hogan, the Republican’s ad mostly stressed he was a small businessman who wanted to improve the economy of his state. One ad featured his daughter Jaymi Sterling defending her father as a supporter of women’s rights.
Brown entered both the primary and the general election as the presumed favorite in deep blue Maryland, where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2 to 1. But Brown has been under fire because of the state’s botched health insurance web site, for which he had oversight responsibility, as well as criticism that the O’Malley-Brown administration increased the tax burden on Maryland families.
If elected, Brown would have made history on several fronts. He would become the first African-American and the first lieutenant governor to win Maryland’s top joband the third African-American in the nation to be elected governor of any state.
As Ehrlich’s appointments secretary, Hogan was responsible for finding suitable people to fill hundreds of jobs – a role that has given him an extensive list of contacts around the state. Hogan considered running against Gov. Martin O’Malley in 2010 but deferred to Ehrlich when his former boss jumped into the race.
Though he has never held elected office, Hogan ran a strong race against Democratic U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer in 1992. For three decades Hogan has run the Hogan Cos., a real estate business based in Annapolis.
Hours after winning their party primaries, Brown and Hogan exchanged the first salvos in November’s race for governor.
Each of the 7 candidates for governor in Maryland’s June primary – Heather Mizeur, Doug Gansler, David Craig, Ron George and Charles Lollar, in addition to Brown and Hogan – spent a record of almost $25 million, paying roughly $35 for every voter who showed up at the polls. Campaign finance reports filed with the State Board of Elections post-June 24 election show that the primary’s cost exceeded the total spent during the primary and general election four years ago by more than $2 million. – Tribune and wire reports