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Senate President Bill Ferguson said Maryland will not pursue midcycle congressional redistricting due to legal and political risks.

Ferguson cited the 2022 court ruling that struck down Maryland’s prior congressional map as unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering .

Democratic leaders fear redistricting could jeopardize the state’s current 7–1 Democratic congressional advantage.

Ferguson warned redistricting could trigger similar moves in GOP-led states, worsening Democrats’ national position.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson issued a letter to his Democratic Caucus Monday evening stating pre-emptively that his chamber will not advance a bill to implement midcycle congressional redistricting, arguing uncertainty about maintaining seven of eight congressiona

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