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Maryland’s Redistricting Plan Aims to Eliminate GOP House Seat

1/21/2026

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Maryland's Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's redistricting commission proposed a new congressional map that would eliminate Maryland's last Republican-held U.S. House seat.
The plan would shift Maryland's delegation from 7-1 to 8-0 and requires approval from the Democratic-controlled legislature.
Supporters say the proposal responds to GOP gerrymandering in other states.
Senate President Bill Ferguson and other Democrats question its constitutionality and process transparency.

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Maryland's Democratic Gov. Wes Moore's redistricting commission proposed a new congressional map that would eliminate Maryland's last Republican-held U.S. House seat.
The plan would shift Maryland's delegation from 7-1 to 8-0 and requires approval from the Democratic-controlled legislature.
Supporters say the proposal responds to GOP gerrymandering in other states.
Senate President Bill Ferguson and other Democrats question its constitutionality and process transparency.