Maryland Democrats
Coverage of Maryland Democrats in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland Democrats pass redistricting amendment that could target lone Republican House seat — if voters approve
Maryland Democrats passed a redistricting amendment that could affect the state’s sole Republican-held House seat if approved by voters. The measure, if ratified, could lead to Democrats securing full control of Maryland's congressional delegation.
- Maryland Dems kick off latest redistricting effort after a year of infighting
Maryland Democrats initiated a special session to address redistricting after a state court blocked a 2022 map. The effort aims to create a constitutional amendment to clarify redistricting rules for congressional districts, which would require voter approval by November 2024. The amendment could enable gerrymandering to target Rep. Andy Harris, the state's only Republican congressman, though any new map would not take effect until 2028.
- Maryland Democrats choose nominees for US House, including a successor for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democrats are selecting U.S. House nominees in key primaries, including a race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. The primaries feature multiple candidates with differing platforms, a mail-in ballot error, and debates over Democratic priorities.
- Maryland Democrats choose nominees for US House, including a successor for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democrats are holding primaries to select U.S. House nominees, including a race to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer. Candidates include Harry Dunn, a former police officer who defended the U.S. Capitol during the 2021 riot, and Adrian Boafo, a former Hoyer field director. The primaries also feature a competitive gubernatorial race and a ballot error incident involving mail-in ballots.
- Maryland Democrats choose nominees for US House, including a successor for longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer
Maryland Democrats are selecting their U.S. House nominees through competitive primaries. A key race involves choosing a successor for retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.
- Maryland Democrats Want to Redistrict in 2028, but Are Divided Over How
Maryland Democrats are divided over whether to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries in 2028, with Senate leader Bill Ferguson and Governor Wes Moore disagreeing on the timing and approach. The conflict highlights internal party tensions over redistricting strategies.
- Maryland ballot blunder triggers GOP push for federal review of blue state's voter rolls
A Maryland primary ballot mix-up has renewed Republican calls for a federal review of the state's voter rolls, with the Maryland Freedom Caucus demanding an audit after some voters received the wrong party's ballot. The mistake affects around 400,000 primary voters who requested mail-in ballots. The state is resending thousands of corrected ballots to address the issue.
- Maryland ballot blunder triggers GOP push for federal review of blue state's voter rolls
A Maryland primary ballot mix-up has renewed Republican calls for a federal review of the state's voter rolls, with some 400,000 primary voters receiving the wrong party's ballot. The Maryland Freedom Caucus is demanding that state elections officials release Maryland's voter rolls to the federal government for an audit. The mistake undermines confidence in the June 23 primary.