Larry Joseph Hogan is an American politician who served as the 62nd governor of Maryland from January 21, 2015, to January 18, 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Hogan was the first Republican governor of Maryland in over 40 years. His tenure was marked by a focus on bipartisan cooperation and fiscal responsibility, as well as efforts to improve the state's economy and infrastructure. Hogan gained national attention for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, implementing measures that balanced public health concerns with economic impacts.