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Maryland to consider redistricting amendment in August special session

Democratic lawmakers in Maryland announced that the state legislature will reconvene for a special session next month to consider redistricting.

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What happened Democratic lawmakers in Maryland announced that the state legislature will reconvene for a special session next month to consider redistricting.
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UPIWire story · Jul 8, 3:32 AM

Maryland to consider redistricting amendment in August special session

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Democratic lawmakers in Maryland announced that the state legislature will reconvene for a special session next month to consider redistricting.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 8, 3:15 AM

Special session to consider redistricting in Maryland

Maryland lawmakers will convene in a special session in August to consider redistricting, legislative leaders announce.

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Jul 8, 3:15 AM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 8, 3:32 AM: UPI joined the source map.

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