Maryland’s State House Passes New Congressional Map

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On Monday, the Maryland state House passed a new Congressional map. While this is a crucial step in potentially putting another House seat in play for Democrats during the midterms, the Maryland redistricting effort may face significant pushback in the state Senate. 

According to NBC News, Maryland’s new Congressional map would effectively give Democrats control of all eight of the state’s Congressional districts. The new map has the support of Maryland Gov.