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Jeffries Pushes for Democratic Map Amid GOP Skepticism

2/19/2026

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Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, visited Maryland's State House February 18, 2026 to press for a vote on a Democratic-leaning map.
The map, passed by the Maryland House of Delegates, could affect Republican Congressman Andy Harris.
Senate President Bill Ferguson remains skeptical, while Governor Wes Moore and Democrats argue the map counters Republican gerrymandering.
With the February 24 filing deadline approaching, no further meetings between Jeffries and Ferguson are scheduled.

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Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, visited Maryland's State House February 18, 2026 to press for a vote on a Democratic-leaning map.
The map, passed by the Maryland House of Delegates, could affect Republican Congressman Andy Harris.
Senate President Bill Ferguson remains skeptical, while Governor Wes Moore and Democrats argue the map counters Republican gerrymandering.
With the February 24 filing deadline approaching, no further meetings between Jeffries and Ferguson are scheduled.