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Raskin Urges Maryland Senate to Approve Redistricting Map

2/11/2026

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Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin (D) urged state senators to approve a new congressional redistricting map after it passed the House of Delegates, warning inaction would yield to Republican-led gerrymandering.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) opposed the measure, citing concerns about legal challenges and the risk of losing Democratic seats.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) expressed support for the map, calling it significant in the fight against partisan gerrymandering.

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Maryland Representative Jamie Raskin (D) urged state senators to approve a new congressional redistricting map after it passed the House of Delegates, warning inaction would yield to Republican-led gerrymandering.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) opposed the measure, citing concerns about legal challenges and the risk of losing Democratic seats.
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) expressed support for the map, calling it significant in the fight against partisan gerrymandering.