Lawrence Hogan

American politician from Maryland (1928–2017)

Lawrence Joseph Hogan (September 30, 1928 – April 20, 2017) was an American Republican U.S. Representative. He was the father of the former Governor of Maryland, Larry Hogan.

Lawrence Hogan
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Maryland's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1969 – January 3, 1975
Preceded byHervey Machen
Succeeded byGladys Spellman
3rd Prince George's County Executive
In office
1978–1982
Preceded byWinfield Kelly
Succeeded byParris Glendening
ConstituencyPrince George's County, Maryland
Personal details
Born
Lawrence Joseph Hogan

(1928-09-30)September 30, 1928
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedApril 20, 2017(2017-04-20) (aged 88)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children6 (notably Larry Hogan and Patrick N. Hogan)
Alma materGeorgetown University,
San Francisco State College,
American University,
University of Maryland

Hogan represented the 5th congressional district of Maryland from January 3, 1969, to January 3, 1975. Hogan did not run for re-election in 1974 and was unsuccessful that year in his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor. He became county executive for Prince George's County, Maryland, in 1978 and served until 1982.

Hogan suffered a stroke and died on April 20, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland, aged 88.[1]

References change

  1. Kelly, Jacques (April 20, 2017). "Lawrence J. Hogan Sr., father of governor, dies". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 20, 2017.

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