Larry Hogan
Republican Former Officials
Summary
Former Republican Governor of Maryland who said neither Trump nor Harris had earned his vote in 2024 and who wrote in Ronald Reagan in 2020 instead of voting for Trump.
In Their Own Words
Key Statements
“
Neither one of the two candidates has earned my vote.
Face the Nation interview
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I didn't vote for him in 2016 or 2020 and I've made that pretty clear.
Face the Nation interview
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I voted for Ronald Reagan.
Explaining his 2020 write-in vote
Timeline
January 21, 2015
Became Governor of Maryland
Elected as Republican in blue state
November 8, 2016
Did not vote for Trump
Wrote in his father's name
2018
Re-elected governor
Won by large margin despite Trump
October 16, 2020
Wrote in Ronald Reagan for president
Refused to support Trump
January 18, 2023
Completed second term as governor
Left office
September 29, 2024
Said neither Trump nor Harris had earned his vote
Confirmed he would not support Trump
Why This Matters
Credibility & Background
Positions Held
- Governor of Maryland (2015-2023)
- Chair, National Governors Association (2019-2020)
Analysis
Reasons for Opposition
- 01 Said neither Trump nor Harris had earned his vote
- 02 Said he did not vote for Trump in 2016 or 2020
- 03 Wrote in Ronald Reagan in 2020 instead of voting for Trump
Documentation
Sources
News September 29, 2024
Larry Hogan says "neither one of the two candidates has earned my vote" in presidential race
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/larry-hogan-2024-presidential-race-endorsement/
News October 16, 2020
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan casts write-in ballot for Ronald Reagan instead of voting for Trump
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/larry-hogan-ronald-reagan-vote/
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