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Apr 9, 2026

MD Republicans irked at legislative policies as No Kings Act debated

Maryland Republicans expressed frustration with 2026 legislative policies as the No Kings Act was debated in the House.

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland pauses while speaking to members of the press after a press conference introducing the newly formed Maryland Freedom Caucus. (Giuseppe LoPiccolo/Capital News Service)
Apr 9, 2026

Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats hope to beat him in 2026

Democrats running for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District are less focused on their primary opponents right now than on the incumbent they want to face in the fall – Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Harris.

The Amazon Web Services Data Center in Springfield, Virginia, is one of many such centers in the Washington metropolitan region. (Peter Riccio/Capital News Service)
Mar 6, 2026

MD delegation supports regulating energy use by AI companies

As power costs surge across Maryland, the state’s congressional delegation is taking a bipartisan stance in support of legislation that would regulate energy use by AI companies.

U.S. Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland pauses while speaking to members of the press after a press conference introducing the newly formed Maryland Freedom Caucus. (Giuseppe LoPiccolo/Capital News Service)
Mar 6, 2026

Here’s where MD lawmakers stand on Trump attacks on Iran

Congress is split largely along party lines on the Trump administration’s military campaign in Iran. Maryland's congressional delegation is no different.

Senate President Bill Ferguson is opposed to moving forward legislation that redraw Maryland's congressional districts midcycle. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 19, 2026

Does impending election filing deadline crush Moore’s redistricting dreams? Maybe.

Legal and constitutional questions intensify as Maryland lawmakers debate midcycle redistricting and changing the filing deadline.

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says his meeting with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson over midcycle redistricting was " a productive exchange of ideas and perspectives." (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Feb 18, 2026

Ferguson unswayed by House leader to pursue midcycle redistricting in MD

Senate President Bill Ferguson was unmoved to pursue midcycle redistricting during a meeting he took with U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

PG County settles religious discrimination lawsuit by Muslim chaplain
Feb 12, 2026

Likely Democratic voters want MD Senate to vote on redistricting, poll finds

A new poll shows 70% of Maryland Democratic voters support the Senate advancing the bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map.

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Feb 12, 2026

Redistricting could fracture Moore’s relationship with Senate, Republicans say

Cracks are widening in Gov. Wes Moore’s relationship with the Maryland Senate as he continues to push for midcycle redistricting.

Congressman Andy Harris gives his remarks during a historical marker unveiling ceremony June 23, 2025, to honor the birthplace and legacy of Harriet Tubman. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Feb 6, 2026

Rep. Andy Harris seeks ‘fishery disaster’ to aid MD watermen

Rep. Andy Harris has asked NOAA to declare an economic fishery disaster to provide immediate assistance to Maryland oystermen.

PG County settles religious discrimination lawsuit by Muslim chaplain
Feb 2, 2026

MD redistricting bill passes House, faces tougher test in Senate

The House passed legislation Monday to redraw Maryland’s congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

PG County settles religious discrimination lawsuit by Muslim chaplain
Jan 27, 2026

MD House Republicans call redistricting pursuit ‘authoritarian’

Maryland House Republicans criticized Gov. Wes Moore’s mid-cycle redistricting bill, calling it partisan gerrymandering ahead of 2026.

This map concept was recommended by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Commission in a vote Jan. 20, 2026. (Office of the Governor)
Jan 23, 2026

MD House committee to hear bill on new congressional map

Maryland lawmakers move forward with a midcycle congressional redistricting bill as critics raise concerns over timing and constitutionality.

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