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Aug 4, 2026

Maryland Legislature Puts Congressional Redistricting Amendment on November 2026 Ballot

Maryland's Democratic-controlled legislature voted to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would pave the way for redrawing all eight congressional districts to favor Democrats in the 2028 elections. Governor Wes Moore signed the bill, which would eliminate the state's lone Republican-held district.

Aug 4, 2026·6 sources

Jun 24, 2026

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Wins Democratic Nomination for Second Term, Eyes Potential 2028 Presidential Run

Maryland incumbent Governor Wes Moore easily secured the Democratic nomination for re-election in the state's gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, clearing a path toward a second term while speculation grows about a potential 2028 presidential campaign.

Jun 24, 2026·2 sources

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▪Maryland Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready stated that the Senate vote fell along party lines and that legal action is the next step for Republicans.
▪The proposed amendment would allow Maryland congressional districts to cross the Chesapeake Bay, which is necessary for Democrats to draw a map favoring their party in all eight districts.
▪In the 2022 case Szeliga v. Lamone, an Anne Arundel County Circuit Court judge struck down a Democrat-drawn congressional map as extreme partisan gerrymandering under state constitutional standards.

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