Democrats’ effort for new congressional map in Maryland stalled

Published September 12, 2025 9:29am ET



Maryland Democrats’ hopes of redrawing the state’s political map to boost the party have failed to gain traction. 

After meeting to discuss advancing redistricting efforts on Monday, leading Democrats suggested the effort, which seeks to flip the last remaining House seat held by a Republican, has stalled. They fear it could face legal challenges similar to the last time Democrats tried to make the one Republican seat, occupied by Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), more competitive in 2022.  

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