GOP field in Maryland US Senate race shrinks as contender withdraws, endorses Larry Hogan

Dwight A. Weingarten, The Herald-Mail
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After the field of candidates running for United States Senate in Maryland swelled earlier this month hours before the filing deadline, the field has now contracted after a Republican withdrew his candidacy last week.

Retired U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert, who began his political career (and candidacy) last October, ended his U.S. Senate campaign officially on Feb. 20, according to the State Board of Elections website.

“As I crisscrossed Maryland, engaging in conversations with you, hearing your stories, and feeling the pulse of our communities, I have come to the conclusion that it is not yet my time,” said Teichert, in a Feb. 16 statement on his campaign website. Teichert’s announcement came days after former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced his entry into the Republican field.

In this file photo, retired United States Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert speaks at a supporter's home in Fort Washington, Maryland in Prince George's County on October 2, 2023 after launching his bid to be the state's next U.S. senator. The Republican candidate withdrew his candidacy in February 2024.
In this file photo, retired United States Air Force Brigadier General John Teichert speaks at a supporter's home in Fort Washington, Maryland in Prince George's County on October 2, 2023 after launching his bid to be the state's next U.S. senator. The Republican candidate withdrew his candidacy in February 2024.

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Teichert endorsed Hogan in his Feb. 16 statement and the former governor put out a statement of his own that day on his own website, calling Teichert a “true patriot” and a “devoted public servant.”

The primary Election Day in Maryland is Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The last day to change your party affiliation is Tuesday, April 23, 2024 for this year’s Presidential Primary Election.

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Dwight A. Weingarten is an investigative reporter, covering the Maryland State House and state issues. He can be reached at dweingarten@gannett.com or on Twitter at @DwightWeingart2.

This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Contender withdraws from Maryland US Senate race, endorses Larry Hogan