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April 14, 2026
Maryland Democrats Reject Redistricting Plan to Favor Party
- Maryland Democrats voted against a redistricting plan that would have helped the party gain a seat in Congress.
- Governor Wes Moore supported the proposal, but internal conflicts among Democrats, particularly with Senate President Bill Ferguson, led to its failure.
- The legislative session ended without a vote on the redistricting plan, marking a setback for Democrats ahead of the November elections.
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- Gov. Wes Moore falls short in push to redraw Maryland's congressional map to boost DemocratsApr 14, 2026 at 7:36 AM · ABC News
- Maryland Governor and State Democrats Fail in Redistricting EffortApr 14, 2026 at 4:40 PM · NYT
- Redistricting battle narrows for US House as states seek partisan edge in November electionsApr 14, 2026 at 5:05 PM · ABC News