Early Political Career
For four years, from 1962 to 1966, Hoyer was a member of the staff of United States Senator Daniel Brewster (D-Maryland); also on Senator Brewster's staff at that time was Nancy Pelosi, who would later become a leadership colleague of Hoyer as she served as Minority Leader and Speaker of the House.
In 1966, Hoyer won a seat in the Maryland State Senate, representing Prince George's County-based 26th Senate District. In 1975, Hoyer was elected President of the Maryland State Senate, the youngest in state history.
In 1978, Hoyer sought the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Maryland but lost out to Samuel Bogley 37%-34%. In the same year, Hoyer was appointed to the Maryland Board of Higher Education, a position he served in until 1981.
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