Maryland: Gov. Hogan's New Numbers

The just-released Goucher Poll (4/14-19; 617 MD adults) finds Gov. Larry Hogan (R) remaining in strong shape as he prepares for his re-election campaign.  According to the survey, a whopping 69% of the respondents approve of the job he is doing as Governor versus just 21% who disapprove.  Fifty-three percent believe Maryland is headed in the right direction, while 28% say the state has gone “off on the wrong track.”
 
Gov. Hogan fares well against his potential Democratic opponent as the state primary approaches on June 26th.   Against Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker (D), the Governor’s margin is 44-31%.  If Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz were to win the Democratic gubernatorial primary, Mr. Hogan’s advantage would be 45-28%.  Former NAACP president Ben Jealous falls in similar territory.  He would also trail the Governor 44-31% if he were the Democratic nominee.

--Jim Ellis