Ed Hale Sr. To Run For MD Governor As A Republican

Hale cites pragmatism as he switches party affiliation to run for governor

Ed Hale Sr. To Run For MD Governor As A Republican

Hale, the owner of the Baltimore Blast indoor soccer team, launched his gubernatorial campaign as a Democrat in May.

Party switch: Ed Hale is still running for governor, but now as a Republican

Retired bank executive and Baltimore Blast soccer team owner Ed Hale, Sr. announced he’s running for governor Wednesday morning in Baltimore City.If you’re thin

Businessman Ed Hale Sr. announces run for Maryland governor as a Republican

Baltimore businessman Ed Hale Sr. announced his candidacy for Maryland governor as a Republican, distancing himself from President Donald Trump and focusing on crime reduction. Hale held a press conference at the Canton Waterfront Park Wednesday morning to make the announcement. Originally, he was going to run as a Democrat in the 2026 primaries, but he decided to switch parties. “I’m running to be governor of the state of Maryland,” Hale said. …

Ed Hale Sr. to switch parties, run for governor as a Republican

Ed Hale Sr. becomes the biggest name to get into the Republican primary for a chance to take on Gov. Wes Moore. Four other GOP candidates have said they’re running.