Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan launched a television ad Wednesday that says his Senate bid is about rising above the “partisan B.S.” and finding common ground in Washington.
The Republican is spending $1 million on the ad, which will run statewide and is the first television spot of his bid to swipe a Senate seat from Democrats.
The ad shows people grousing about the lack of agreement and general mess in Washington.
“It doesn’t have to be this way,” Mr. Hogan says in the ad. “Enough is enough. And it’s why I’m running for the U.S. Senate, to be a voice of common sense. I’m Larry Hogan. I approve this message because it’s time we stop the partisan BS and get stuff done.”
He released the ad a few weeks before the Maryland primary elections on May 14.
Mr. Hogan is giving Republicans hope they will capture a blue-state seat held by Sen. Ben Cardin — a Democrat who is retiring at the end of his third term — and win back the Senate.
Often critical of former President Donald Trump, Mr. Hogan positioned himself as an independent voice who would not be poisoned by partisan rancor on Capitol Hill. He served two terms as governor of Maryland as a Republican, even though the state consistently votes for Democrats.
Mr. Hogan revealed last week that he has raked in more than $3.1 million since launching his candidacy in February.
On the Democratic side, Rep. David Trone this week said he is pumping another $18.5 million of his own money into his campaign, bringing his spending on the campaign to over $40 million.
Mr. Trone is a wealthy businessman who founded the Total Wine & More national chain.
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat, is also in the race. She raised $2.1 million in the first quarter.
• Mallory Wilson contributed to this report.
• Tom Howell Jr. can be reached at thowell@washingtontimes.com.
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