Hogan spends big on campaign ads; Jealous holds off

As expensive ads in favor of Republican incumbent Gov. Larry Hogan went out on Maryland television channels this week, his Democratic challenger, former NAACP President Ben Jealous, has yet to respond with his own TV spots.

Governors O’Malley and McDonnell, Friendly Neighbors, National Rivals

While neither is on a ballot in November, Maryland’s Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley and Virginia’s Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell are waging a proxy war this year, campaigning for gubernatorial candidates across the country while simultaneously boosting their own chances at national office.