Unfortunately, he can’t run for a third term. He’s term limited. Hopefully, Lt. Gov. Rutherford is strong enough to continue the run.
I think Hogan really made a name for himself during the Baltimore riots. He sent the National Guard and quelled the riots very effectively. The people noticed. He had campaign ads with blacks from Baltimore talking about how he had handed it (and supporting him.) Very effective.
I don’t know about the Senate; you’re the first one who’s brought it up. He’s 62, a cancer survivor, and he really doesn’t seem to like politics. But he might be persuaded that he’s the one republican who could beat VanHollen or Cardin.
MD to DC is not an bad as travelling from the Mid West or the West Coast.