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Senate President Bill Ferguson prepares to be re-elected on the opening day of the 2026 legislative session. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 20, 2026

Is MD’s midcycle redistricting battle over? Yes, Ferguson says.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson states the opportunity for midcycle redistricting has expired, citing legal and timing challenges.

Senate President Bill Ferguson is opposed to moving forward legislation that redraw Maryland's congressional districts midcycle. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 19, 2026

Does impending election filing deadline crush Moore’s redistricting dreams? Maybe.

Legal and constitutional questions intensify as Maryland lawmakers debate midcycle redistricting and changing the filing deadline.

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says his meeting with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson over midcycle redistricting was " a productive exchange of ideas and perspectives." (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 18, 2026

Ferguson unswayed by House leader to pursue midcycle redistricting in MD

Senate President Bill Ferguson was unmoved to pursue midcycle redistricting during a meeting he took with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

From left, Senate President Bill Ferguson, Sen. Karen Lewis Young, Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Chair Will Smith, Del. Nicole Williams, Gov. Wes Moore, Liliana Ramirez, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk and We Are Casa Executive Director George Escobar smile as the bill to ban 287(g) agreements in Maryland is signed. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 17, 2026

‘No more’: MD ban on local police partnerships with ICE becomes law

Maryland enacted an emergency law banning local law enforcement from partnering with ICE under 287(g) agreements.

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Feb 12, 2026

Likely Democratic voters want MD Senate to vote on redistricting, poll finds

A new poll shows 70% of Maryland Democratic voters support the Senate advancing the bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map.

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Feb 12, 2026

Redistricting could fracture Moore’s relationship with Senate, Republicans say

Cracks are widening in Gov. Wes Moore’s relationship with the Maryland Senate as he continues to push for midcycle redistricting.

Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
Feb 11, 2026

Moore talks achievements, Trump — and redistricting — in State of the State speech

Gov. Wes Moore’s State of the State address urged redistricting, pledged to counter federal cuts, boost Medicaid and SNAP funding, and cap energy costs.

Senate President Bill Ferguson watches as lawmakers debate legislation to combat the impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maryland on Feb. 3, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 6, 2026

Ferguson stands firm against MD redistricting despite protest

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson continued to hold firm against midcycle congressional redistricting before 2026.

Sen. Arthur Ellis protests Senate leaderships' decision to not bring a bill to redraw Maryland's congressional districts to the floor on Feb. 5, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 5, 2026

Lone state senator protests Ferguson’s decision over redistricting bill

A Maryland senator staged a protest, during a quorum call, until lawmakers vote on a midcycle congressional redistricting bill.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office and detention center is at 500 Western Maryland Parkway near Hagerstown's West End. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Feb 5, 2026

MD House, Senate pass emergency bills to ban ICE program

The Maryland House and Senate both passed emergency legislation to ban local authorities from entering into or continuing with certain agreements with ICE.

Senate President Bill Ferguson watches as lawmakers debate legislation to combat the impact of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Maryland on Feb. 3, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 3, 2026

Redistricting unlikely to move forward in MD Senate, Ferguson says

Senate President Bill Ferguson indicated that the bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 primary election will not advance.

Senate President Pro Tem Malcolm Augustine watches to see if his legislation to prevent law enforcement officers, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from wearing masks in the line of duty passed on Feb. 3, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 3, 2026

MD Senate passes ICE anti-masking bill despite constitutional questions

The Maryland Senate passed legislation to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks in the line of duty — including ICE officers.