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Maryland Bill Aims to End GOP Congressional Seat

1/29/2026

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  • The House Rules Committee advanced Maryland House Bill 488 to eliminate the state's only Republican congressional seat.
  • Governor Wes Moore, the governor of Maryland, argues the move counters nationwide Republican redistricting and labels it political redlining.
  • Senate President Bill Ferguson expresses skepticism about the proposed map due to potential legal challenges.
  • The bill includes a referendum to let voters decide its use for future elections, signaling a compromise.