Maryland lawmakers
Coverage of Maryland lawmakers in the Nexus archive.
- Maryland Lawmakers Back Amendment Giving Democrats 2028 Advantage
Maryland lawmakers support an amendment that could benefit Democrats in the 2028 elections. Democrats currently hold seven of Maryland's eight congressional seats.
- Maryland lawmakers approve ballot measure for voters to clear way for new congressional maps that would boost Democrats
Maryland lawmakers approved a ballot measure for voters to advance new congressional maps. The maps are expected to favor Democrats in elections.
- Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats
Maryland lawmakers are advancing an amendment to redistricting rules to favor Democrats in all eight congressional districts. The House approved the measure, which requires three-fifths approval in both chambers and faces Republican opposition as a power grab. The amendment would remove compactness and natural boundaries requirements for congressional districts, allowing districts to cross the Chesapeake Bay.
- Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats
Maryland lawmakers are advancing an amendment to allow a new congressional redistricting plan that would favor Democrats in all eight House districts. The House approved the measure, requiring Senate approval and three-fifths legislative support to send it to voters. Republicans criticize the plan as a partisan power grab, while Democrats argue it prevents court challenges by clarifying district criteria.
- Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers are starting a special session to consider a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats gain an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
- Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Maryland lawmakers are beginning a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative. The effort aims to help Democrats secure an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
- Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Maryland lawmakers will convene for a special session in August to address a constitutional amendment concerning future congressional redistricting. The session aims to consider changes to the redistricting process.