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Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting

Headline from The Hill, from the development of Jul 7, 2026

Newest development Jul 8, 2026 · 4 reportsMaryland Republican lawmakers speak out against special session for redistricting

State lawmakers in Maryland will meet for a special session next month to discuss a ballot initiative on redistricting, with Gov. Wes Moore (D) backing the move. In a joint release, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) and state House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D) said Tuesday the Maryland…

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    Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting

    Headline from The Hill ·

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    Maryland Republican lawmakers speak out against special session for redistricting

    Headline from DC News Now ·

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  1. Maryland Matters

    Ferguson, Peña-Melnyk announce special session for redistricting (opens Maryland Matters)

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    Maryland Matters's feed description

    Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis in a month as part of a special session related to midcycle congressional redistricting.

  2. The Brunswick News

    Maryland lawmakers set August special session on redistricting (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    BALTIMORE — Maryland lawmakers will return to Annapolis next month for a three-day special session to consider placing a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would change the rules governing how the state draws congressional districts. Senate President Bill…

  3. WUSA9

    Maryland set to hold special session in August on redistricting (opens WUSA9)

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    WUSA9's feed description

    Maryland's upcoming special session on redistricting could reshape its political landscape by potentially transforming its only Republican-held district.

  4. The Hill

    Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    State lawmakers in Maryland will meet for a special session next month to discuss a ballot initiative on redistricting, with Gov. Wes Moore (D) backing the move. In a joint release, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) and state House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk (D) said Tuesday the Maryland…

  5. Washington Examiner

    Maryland to lay groundwork for 2028 redistricting in August special session (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    State legislators will descend on Maryland’s capital in an August special session to remove a key constitutional hurdle preventing Democrats from picking up a GOP congressional seat. The Maryland General Assembly, which comprises both the state House of Representatives and Senate, will meet several …

  6. Just the News

    Maryland state lawmakers to gather for redistricting special session (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Maryland is a heavily Democratic-leaning state, but currently has a Republican-leaning congressional district that could be eliminated in a partisan gerrymander.

  7. UPI

    Maryland to consider redistricting amendment in August special session (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

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

  8. FOX 5 DC

    Maryland lawmakers prepare for special session over redistricting (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    A political showdown is brewing over Maryland’s congressional districts as lawmakers prepare to return to Annapolis next month for a special session that could reshape how future congressional maps are drawn.

  9. DC News Now

    Maryland Republican lawmakers speak out against special session for redistricting (opens DC News Now)

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    DC News Now's feed description

    Leadership with the Maryland Freedom Caucus is speaking out against the new move from Maryland lawmakers to return to Annapolis for a special session to take on redistricting.

  10. Independent Journal Review

    Democrats Plot Eleventh-Hour ‘Gerrymandering’ Effort To Oust Maryland’s Sole Republican Rep (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Democrats may be trying to deny Maryland Republicans representation again in their latest redistricting effort.

  11. The Center Square

    Maryland to hold special session on redistricting (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) – Maryland lawmakers will hold a special session Aug. 3-5 to consider a constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting.

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