Lobbyist. Computer consultant, 1995-2007. Sporting-goods store owner, 1985-1990.
Patrick J. "PJ" Hogan (born September 22, 1962) is an American lobbyist and politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.[2] He was the Vice Chair of the Maryland State Board of Elections from 2014 to 2021.[3][4] Hogan was a member of the Maryland Senate from District 39, which covers parts of Montgomery County, from January 11, 1995, to August 10, 2007.[2] He was initially elected as a Republican but switched to the Democratic Party in 2000.[5] Hogan resigned from the Senate to become the Vice-Chancellor for Government Relations for the University System of Maryland from August 2007 to September 30, 2015.[2][6][7] The position has been described as the chief lobbyist for the university system.[5] He left the university system to work as a lobbyist in Annapolis.[7]
Election results
1994 General Election Results, District 39 State Senator (Vote For One)[8]
Name
Votes
Percent
Outcome
Patrick J. Hogan, Rep.
15,101
54%
Won
Gene W. Counihan, Dem.
13,072
46%
Lost
1998 General Election Results, District 39 State Senator (Vote For One)[9]
Name
Votes
Percent
Outcome
Patrick J. Hogan, Rep.
17,082
55%
Won
Maurice Miles, Dem.
14,187
45%
Lost
2002 General Election Results, District 39 State Senator (Vote For One)[10]