Ed Hale is a lifelong Marylander born in Highlandtown, where he grew up in a blue-collar family and learned the value of hard work. As a successful businessman in shipping, banking, and real estate, Ed has built businesses, hundreds of buildings, employed thousands of Marylanders, and supported local neighborhoods through his ventures at the Bank of Baltimore and First Mariner.
He's not a career politician — he's a results-driven leader frustrated with the current direction under Governor Wes Moore, whose national ambitions have left Marylanders behind. Ed refuses to bow down to "stupid party politics" and is committed to uniting Maryland's residents and businesses around pragmatic solutions for everyday Marylanders.
He's running to empower Maryland's business community, stop economic decline, ensure public safety, support key pillars like small businesses, farmers, emergency responders, and teachers — and leave a stronger state for the next generation. No national spectacle. Just Maryland first.
"I've created thousands of jobs and built this state up from the ground. I won't quit on Maryland's workers and businesses."
— Ed Hale, Sr.
Ed Hale's platform is built on pragmatic solutions — not party politics. His focus: revive Maryland's economy, keep communities safe, and leave a stronger state for the next generation.
Freeze and reduce fees — immediate stops to property tax and utility rate hikes. Prioritize spending cuts over tax increases to tackle the deficit without big government dependence.
Make Maryland competitive again by reducing the tax burden on workers and small businesses, streamlining regulations for entrepreneurs, and investing in infrastructure.
Restore law and order across Maryland. Support our police, prosecutors, and first responders with the resources and backing they need to keep communities safe.
Reduce reliance on uncertain federal grants. Promote public-private partnerships to boost shipping and manufacturing, drawing from Ed's career building jobs and neighborhoods.
Protect Maryland's agricultural heritage. Reduce regulatory burdens on family farms, support rural communities, and ensure farmers can pass their land to the next generation.
Put students and teachers first. Increase classroom funding, reduce administrative overhead, and give parents more choice in their children's education.
BALTIMORE — Ed Hale, a lifelong Democrat, already said he intends to run for governor next year. Now, he's made it official — switching parties and formally announcing his Republican candidacy.
Read MoreLongtime Baltimore businessman Ed Hale, Sr., formally announced his campaign for Maryland governor on Wednesday, switching parties from Democrat to Republican in a bid to challenge the current administration.
Read MoreBALTIMORE (WBFF) — Retired bank executive and Baltimore Blast soccer team owner Ed Hale, Sr. announced he's running for Maryland governor, citing frustration with the state's economic direction.
Read MoreMaryland needs real change. Here's how you can help Ed Hale bring it.
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