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The facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington on March 14, 2026. (REUTERS/Will Dunham/File Photo)
Apr 27, 2026

Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map

The U.S. Supreme Court formally reinstated a redrawn Texas electoral map that was designed to add more Republicans to the U.S. House.

Bills stack up on House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk's desk during a busy Friday session on March 20, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Mar 23, 2026

Crossover Day starts ‘final sprint’ for MD legislature on priorities from budget to energy

Maryland House of Delegates and Senate lawmakers will be legislating at a feverish pace Monday as the General Assembly reaches its annual Crossover Day deadline.

A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 1, 2024. (REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo)
Mar 3, 2026

Supreme Court backs pro-GOP NY congressional district map

The U.S. Supreme Court gave a potential boost to Republican hopes of retaining control of Congress in November's elections.

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.

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.

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Feb 18, 2026

How the US Supreme Court set the stage for partisan gerrymandering arms race

The US Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause ruling enabled partisan gerrymandering, impacting key states like Texas and California ahead of the 2024 midterms.

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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.

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Feb 9, 2026

Federal judge upholds Prince George’s County Council district lines

A Maryland federal judge upheld the Prince George’s County Council district map, ruling it didn’t violate the “one person, one vote” rule.

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.

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Feb 5, 2026

Is Moore’s redistricting plan legal? MD OAG won’t say.

With less than three weeks until the candidate filing deadline, the Office of the Attorney General won’t say if Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting plan is legal.

A voter fills out a ballot at an El Dorado County polling station during California’s special election on Proposition 50, a measure that would temporarily redraw congressional districts, in El Dorado Hills, California, on Nov. 4, 2025. (REUTERS/Fred Greaves/File Photo)
Feb 4, 2026

Supreme Court allows pro-Democratic California voting map

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed California to use a new electoral map designed to give Democrats five more congressional seats.