Peter Franchot Confirms Run For Maryland Governor In 2022

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot confirmed his plans to run for governor in 2022.

Franchot joined WBAL NewsRadio 1090 and FM 101.5's Bryan Nehman Thursday to say that he intends to run for governor.

See the video above.

Political blogger Ryan Miner first reported Franchot's announcement on Twitter.

Franchot discussed his plans with a group of supporters in Silver Spring on Thursday but has not yet officially filed or made a formal announcement, a campaign spokesman said. State law forbids his campaign from raising money or receiving contributions during the 90-day legislative session, which began Wednesday.

Franchot is the first to publicly announce a run for governor. Incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan is term-limited.

Franchot, who took office in 2007, has been the Republican governor's closest Democratic ally, backing Hogan on issues including the post-Labor Day school start and air conditioning in Baltimore City and Baltimore County schools. Franchot has also advocated for craft brewers. Prior to becoming the state's tax collector, he served for 20 years in the House of Delegates, representing Takoma Park and Silver Spring.

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