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Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Democrats who control the Maryland Legislature began advancing legislation Monday intended to clear the way for a partisan redistricting process that could help their party pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.

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What happened Maryland lawmakers will kick off a special session Monday to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
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CenterMaryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Washington's Top News (WTOP) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightMaryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

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The Washington TimesNews report · Aug 3, 10:52 PM

Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Democrats who control the Maryland Legislature began advancing legislation Monday intended to clear the way for a partisan redistricting process that could help their party pick up an addit...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Aug 3, 10:52 PM

Maryland Democrats begin advancing redistricting constitutional amendment

Maryland lawmakers will kick off a special session Monday to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by...

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Aug 3, 10:52 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

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