Ken Ulman, the chairman of the Maryland Democratic Party and a longtime politico, has announced his plans to resign from his seat. In the wake of his departure, eyes have turned to who will succeed him and whether current Maryland Governor Wes Moore will be able to fend off the Republican challenger, Larry Hogan.
For context, Democrats across the nation have been forced to reassess their priorities after the devastating victory of President Donald Trump, leading many state-level parties to ax older and less committed leadership. In many cases, these moderate democrats have been replaced with woke ideologues who seek further to emphasize the party’s commitment to far-left insanity.
Such was shown when Ken Ulman announced his retirement on March 21, 2025. Reacting to the sudden departure, Gov. Moore issued a statement thanking Ulman for his service. He said, “I am grateful to Ken for his willingness to lead us through an intense and demanding election.”
While Ulman has not issued a direct statement or nominated a successor, Gov. Wes Moore intends to nominate Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman (D). Supporting his choice, he called her “the right leader for this moment.”
Building on this point, the Maryland governor added, “With an all-out assault on our state and our values underway from Washington, D.C., I know Steuart Pittman will put his experience and his moral clarity to work to defend our state, fight back against the Trump administration, and ensure Democrats win elections.”
Reacting to the news on social media, one conservative noted, “If there’s one thing @KenUlman knows, it’s when a loss is coming. Remember — he ran with Anthony Brown. Now he’s stepping down as the @MDDems Chair so he’s not around to own the next one. He knows what’s coming. So does Maryland.”
Another user suspected that Ulman saw the writing on the wall and decided to resign before losing again. The user stated, “I suspect the reason Ken Ulman is stepping down as head of the Maryland Democratic Party is because Gov. Larry Hogan is going to be re-elected in 2026. Ulman doesn’t want to lose again to Hogan.”
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This is far from the first case of a blue state democrat resigning in the face of Trump’s excellent record. As we reported, New Hampshire Democrat Jeanne Shaheen has announced that she will not seek another term in her seat, potentially shifting the critical swing state towards the Republicans.
Announcing her retirement in the face of a mounting red wave in the Senate, she said, “I ran for public office to make a difference for the people of New Hampshire. That purpose has never and will never change. But today, after careful consideration, I’m announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection to the Senate in 2026.”
Concluding her remarks, the Democrat said she will continue working as a woke activist. She said, “And while I’m not seeking reelection, believe me, I am not retiring. I am determined to work every day over the next two years and beyond to continue trying to make a difference for the people of New Hampshire in this country. I hope you’ll join me in that effort.”