Hershey ends gubernatorial bid exploration, refiles for Senate seat

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 23, 2026

Words: 303

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Sen. Stephen S. Hershey’s contemplation of a run for governor ended quietly Friday.

Hershey, a senator from the Upper Shore since October 2014, announced in September he was forming a committee to explore a possible run for the 2026 Republican nomination for governor. Such a campaign would have required him to forgo running for the Senate.

In the end, Hershey opted to seek re-election to the Senate. Hershey filed Friday for his current seat. …

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