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Maryland Senate president softens stance on redistricting: 'The rules have changed'
Key takeaways
- Ferguson had previously raised concerns about drawing a new map, warning it could trigger legal challenges and public backlash in a state where Democrats already hold an advantage.
- Wes Moore and other Democratic leaders who have pushed to revisit the state s district lines before the next election cycle.
- The rules have changed, he said, adding that Maryland must respond as the ground shifts, a comment that opened the door to a possible special legislative session.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Ferguson had previously raised concerns about drawing a new map, warning it could trigger legal challenges and public backlash in a state where Democrats already hold an advantage.
That position helped stall efforts backed by Gov. Wes Moore and other Democratic leaders who have pushed to revisit the state s district lines before the next election cycle. Earlier this week, the state Senate leader suggested the debate is no longer settled.
The rules have changed, he said, adding that Maryland must respond as the ground shifts, a comment that opened the door to a possible special legislative session.
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