Redistricting bill heads for final House vote as Democrats easily rebuff GOP amendments

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 30, 2026

Words: 862

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Legislation redrawing the state’s eight congressional districts awaits final approval in the House of Delegates, before heading to the Senate and legislative purgatory.

The House gave preliminary approval Friday to House Bill 488 after the Democratic supermajority rebuffed a series of Republican amendments over two days. Del. C.T. Wilson (D-Charles), sponsor of the bill, said it makes the state’s congressional districts “fairer.”

“We’re, in fact, forcing the issue, and the issue isn’t R and …

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