Ellis wants lawmakers back to redistrict, veteran reporter retires, in political notes

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 1,224

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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One of the most vocal members of the Maryland Senate when it comes to redistricting is back, and he wants the General Assembly to return to Annapolis.

Sen. Arthur Ellis (D-Charles) is set to hold a press conference Tuesday in Lawyers Mall to call for a special session of the General Assembly to redraw the state’s congressional districts, in light of last week’s Supreme Court ruling that undid much of the federal Voting Rights Act. …

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