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A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 1, 2024. (REUTERS/Kevin Mohatt/File Photo)
Mar 3, 2026

Supreme Court backs pro-GOP NY congressional district map

The U.S. Supreme Court gave a potential boost to Republican hopes of retaining control of Congress in November's elections.

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.

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2022. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Feb 18, 2026

How the US Supreme Court set the stage for partisan gerrymandering arms race

The US Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause ruling enabled partisan gerrymandering, impacting key states like Texas and California ahead of the 2024 midterms.

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 30, 2026

Redistricting bill nears finish line in MD House

Maryland House lawmakers advanced a controversial congressional redistricting bill ahead of 2026, defeating GOP amendments.

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.

Maryland State Senate President Bill Ferguson delivers remarks at a news conference in Annapolis on Jan. 10, 2025. (Jack Hogan/The Daily Record)
Dec 18, 2025

Redistricting group to recommend new map; Ferguson critiques lack of transparency

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson said the commission will approve a decision to move forward consideration of a new congressional map.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces measures he is supporting to improve public safety during a news conference in Annapolis on Jan. 9, 2024. The governor outlined three bills, including one that would provide compensation to victims of crime, another to help attract more law enforcement offices and another that would create a statewide center to focus on preventing gun violence. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)
Dec 10, 2025

Do the budget deficit and a new speaker jeopardize redistricting for Moore?

Gov. Wes Moore pushes for midcycle redistricting in Maryland, but a new House speaker and $1.4B deficit complicate the effort.

The State Capitol is seen in Austin, Texas, on June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Dec 5, 2025

Supreme Court lets Texas use GOP-favored congressional map in 2026

The Supreme Court is allowing the challenged Texas congressional redistricting plan to be used in next year’s election.

The State Capitol is seen in Austin, Texas, on June 1, 2021. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Nov 24, 2025

Supreme Court blocks order that found racial bias in Texas congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked a ruling that found Texas' 2026 congressional redistricting plan likely discriminates on the basis of race.

President Donald Trump is illuminated by a camera flash as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 2, 2025, after returning from a trip to Florida. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Nov 19, 2025

Efforts to redraw districts for House control see complications for Trump and for MD

President Donald Trump directed the GOP to redraw congressional maps. Four months later, his audacious ask looks anything but simple.

Texas state Rep. Marc LaHood looks over a map as lawmakers prepare to debate a redrawn U.S. congressional map Aug. 20, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Nov 18, 2025

Court blocks Texas from using new House map in 2026 midterms

A federal court blocked Texas’ new U.S. House map, ruling that it racially gerrymanders voters and likely violates the Voting Rights Act.