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  "path": "/briefs/hershey-ends-gubernatorial-bid-exploration-refiles-for-senate-seat/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-23T01:07:58.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Election 2026",
    "Gov & Politics",
    "Dan Cox",
    "Ed Hale Sr.",
    "John Myrick",
    "Stephen S. Hershey Jr.",
    "Tyrone Keys Jr.",
    "Wes Moore"
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  "textContent": "Sen. Stephen S. Hershey's contemplation of a run for governor ended quietly Friday, when he filed for reelection to his current seat, months after forming a committee to explore a possible run for the 2026 GOP gubernatorial nomination.",
  "title": "Hershey ends gubernatorial bid exploration, refiles for Senate seat"
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