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Rep. Harris to Sue Over Controversial Maryland Redistricting

1/27/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) plans to sue Maryland Democrats over redistricting that could erase his congressional seat.
The Maryland House of Delegates will vote on a new map that would favor Democrats in every district.
Harris calls Governor Wes Moore (D-Md.)'s Redistricting Advisory Commission a partisan gerrymandering body.
Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Md.) described the map as objectively unconstitutional.
Moore is scheduled to testify before a committee regarding the map.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, particularly in Southern states. By the end of 1965, approximately 250,000 new Black voters registered, significantly increasing political representation. Today, Rep. Andy Harris's lawsuit against Maryland Democrats highlights ongoing tensions over gerrymandering, reflecting the Act's enduring impact on electoral fairness and representation.

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Story summary

Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) plans to sue Maryland Democrats over redistricting that could erase his congressional seat.
The Maryland House of Delegates will vote on a new map that would favor Democrats in every district.
Harris calls Governor Wes Moore (D-Md.)'s Redistricting Advisory Commission a partisan gerrymandering body.
Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Md.) described the map as objectively unconstitutional.
Moore is scheduled to testify before a committee regarding the map.

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