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Maryland lawmakers are rushing to redraw congressional districts in a bid to give Democrats an edge, potentially snagging an extra House seat by 2028 — but it’s not without controversy. With a Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, Senate leaders now support the move, arguing it counters GOP tactics nationwide. Republicans call it a partisan power grab that could dilute rural voices and fracture communities. Governor Wes Moore backs the plan as necessary, stressing voters will ultimately decide. This isn’t Maryland alone — states like New York are also eyeing future maps, turning redistricting into a national flashpoint.

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