Democrat Anthony Brown and Republican Larry Hogan will face each other in November to decide who will be the next governor of Maryland.
Although the rural counties in Maryland were expected to be Attorney General Doug Gansler’s strength in his battle with Brown, the lieutenant governor won all three Southern Maryland counties. Charles County resident Charles Lollar easily won the GOP primaries in Charles and St. Mary’s. Hogan and Lollar were in a virtual tie in Calvert.
Veteran Montgomery County legislator Brian Frosh won the Democratic nomination against two challengers to replace Gansler as attorney general.
After Lt. Governor Anthony Brown and County Executive Ken Ulman were declared the winners of Maryland’s Democratic Primary, they released the following statements:
“During my 30 years in the United States Army, I had the privilege of serving with and leading some of the most patriotic men and women from all four corners of this country. We served because we believed in something bigger than ourselves – we believed in building a better future for all of our families,” said Lt. Governor Anthony Brown. “That’s the same reason why thousands of Marylanders have worked so hard to help us take this next step tonight and I want to thank them for their dedication – Ken and I never would have made it this far without the Brown-Ulman brigade. We believe that everyone should be able to get a quality education, a good-paying, family supporting job and the opportunity to see their children reach their full potential. Just like Maryland families, we’re committed to maintaining fiscal discipline while funding these important priorities. In November, Marylanders will have a real choice between returning to the failed Republican policies of record spending and corporate tax giveaways, or standing with us as we write the next chapter in Maryland by strengthening middle-class families and growing our economy.&
