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Hogan won his first term as Maryland governor in an upset in the solid-Democrat state, and he had relatively high approval ratings.<ref>Weber, Joseph (July 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/18/gop-governor-in-deep-blue-maryland-becomes-top-dem-target.html GOP governor in deep-blue Maryland becomes top Dem target]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref><ref>Sherfinski, David (June 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/18/larry-hogan-maryland-governor-stronger-ever-re-ele/ Republican Gov. Larry Hogan 'stronger than ever' in re-election bid in deep-blue Maryland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref>

Hogan won his first term as Maryland governor in an upset in the solid-Democrat state, and he had relatively high approval ratings.<ref>Weber, Joseph (July 18, 2017). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/07/18/gop-governor-in-deep-blue-maryland-becomes-top-dem-target.html GOP governor in deep-blue Maryland becomes top Dem target]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved July 19, 2017.</ref><ref>Sherfinski, David (June 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/jun/18/larry-hogan-maryland-governor-stronger-ever-re-ele/ Republican Gov. Larry Hogan 'stronger than ever' in re-election bid in deep-blue Maryland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 19, 2018.</ref>

In March 2017, Hogan criticized [[Sanctuary city|"sanctuary cities"]] and stated he would take steps to fight them.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/24/no-assurance-childrens-safety-in-school-maryland-governor-warns.html Maryland governor vows to fight sanctuary movement amid rape case]. ''Fox News''. March 24, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2017.</ref>

In March 2017, Hogan criticized [[Sanctuary city|"sanctuary cities"]] and stated he would take steps to fight them.<ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/03/24/no-assurance-childrens-safety-in-school-maryland-governor-warns.html Maryland governor vows to fight sanctuary movement amid rape case]. ''Fox News''. March 24, 2017. Retrieved March 24, 2017.</ref> In May 2017, Hogan vetoed a bill that would have required employers to give paid sick leave for employees, a massive and destructive expansion of government power and regulations.<ref>McDermott, Ryan M. (May 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/larry-hogan-vetoes-paid-sick-leave-bill-maryland/ Hogan vetoes bill requiring employers to provide paid sick leave in Maryland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>

In May 2017, Hogan vetoed a bill that would have required employers to give paid sick leave for employees, a massive and destructive expansion of government power and regulations.<ref>McDermott, Ryan M. (May 25, 2017). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/may/25/larry-hogan-vetoes-paid-sick-leave-bill-maryland/ Hogan vetoes bill requiring employers to provide paid sick leave in Maryland]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 25, 2017.</ref>

However, Hogan signed [[gun control]] legislation into law, causing him to lose the support of the [[National Rifle Association]], one of the most moderate pro-[[Second Amendment]] organizations.<ref>Sorace, Stephen (September 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/23/marylands-gop-governor-loses-support-nra-after-signing-gun-laws.html Maryland's GOP governor loses support of NRA after signing gun laws]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.</ref>

However, Hogan signed [[gun control]] legislation into law, causing him to lose the support of the [[National Rifle Association]], one of the most moderate pro-[[Second Amendment]] organizations.<ref>Sorace, Stephen (September 23, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/09/23/marylands-gop-governor-loses-support-nra-after-signing-gun-laws.html Maryland's GOP governor loses support of NRA after signing gun laws]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved September 23, 2018.</ref>

Hogan has taken liberal positions on issues such as gun control, energy, international organizations, and abortion.<ref>DeRensis, Hunter (January 25, 2019). [https://nationalinterest.org/feature/larry-hogan-presidential-timber-42617 https://nationalinterest.org/feature/larry-hogan-presidential-timber-42617] ''The National Interest''. Retrieved January 26, 2019.</ref>

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