Maryland stories

Nov 4, 2026

Maryland voters approve Democratic-backed redistricting amendment

Maryland voters approved a constitutional amendment that allows Democrats to redraw the state's congressional map mid-decade, ensuring the redistricting battle continues.

Nov 4, 20263 sources

Nov 3, 2026

Democrats gain majority of governorships for first time in 16 years

Democrats won enough gubernatorial races to control a majority of state governorships for the first time since 2010, including historic victories in Texas, Nevada, and other states.

Nov 3, 20262 sources

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▪President Donald Trump initiated a nationwide mid-decade redistricting push by calling on Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps to strengthen the Republican House majority
▪Courts blocked redrawn congressional maps from being utilized during the 2026 election cycle in Missouri and Virginia
▪Maryland Governor Wes Moore and former President Barack Obama publicly supported and campaigned for the passage of Maryland's ballot Question 3

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