2010 Gubernatorial Campaign
On March 30, Ehrlich announced that he would challenge incumbent Governor Martin O'Malley.
In June 2010, Ehrlich was endorsed by Terrapin basketball standout and Memphis Grizzlies NBA draft pick Greivis Vasquez. Ehrlich was supported by Terps basketball coach Gary Williams in past elections.
On June 30, 2010, Ehrlich announced that his running mate would be Mary Kane, who had served under Governor Ehrlich as Secretary of State, August 2, 2005 to January 17, 2007, and also as Deputy Secretary of State and Chief Legal Counsel, March 2003 to August 2, 2005.
Ehrlich won the Republican primary, but lost the general election to O'Malley by a 14% margin (56% to 42%).
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