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Senate President Rejects Redistricting Map Amid GOP Tactics

2/26/2026

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Senate President Bill Ferguson declined to bring a new redistricting map to a vote, citing insufficient support and potential Republican-favorable legal challenges.
Ferguson said the votes were not there despite pressure from Gov. Wes Moore and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Deadline for candidates to file for the June primaries is approaching, narrowing redistricting options.
Democrats' setbacks come amid a struggle against GOP gerrymandering tactics, which Democrats say undermine accountability.

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Senate President Bill Ferguson declined to bring a new redistricting map to a vote, citing insufficient support and potential Republican-favorable legal challenges.
Ferguson said the votes were not there despite pressure from Gov. Wes Moore and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Deadline for candidates to file for the June primaries is approaching, narrowing redistricting options.
Democrats' setbacks come amid a struggle against GOP gerrymandering tactics, which Democrats say undermine accountability.