By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/maryland-gov-larry-hogan-wins-re-election Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan wins re-election Politics Nov 6, 2018 10:02 PM EDT Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has won re-election in what amounts to a pretty historical feat. Hogan defeated Democrat Ben Jealous on Tuesday to become the first Republican governor to win re-election since 1954 and only the second to do so in the state’s history. Democrats outnumber Republicans by a 2-1 ratio in Maryland. But Hogan’s victory ensures Republicans will have a say in the next round of congressional redistricting after the 2020 Census. That’s important for the GOP, because Democrats used their power in the Legislature and governor’s office to draw districts to their advantage after the 2010 Census. EXPLORE: Live election data and the shifting balance of power in Congress We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has won re-election in what amounts to a pretty historical feat. Hogan defeated Democrat Ben Jealous on Tuesday to become the first Republican governor to win re-election since 1954 and only the second to do so in the state’s history. Democrats outnumber Republicans by a 2-1 ratio in Maryland. But Hogan’s victory ensures Republicans will have a say in the next round of congressional redistricting after the 2020 Census. That’s important for the GOP, because Democrats used their power in the Legislature and governor’s office to draw districts to their advantage after the 2010 Census. EXPLORE: Live election data and the shifting balance of power in Congress We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now