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Senate President Pro Tem Melony Griffith (D-District 25) of Upper Marlboro speaks during a March 29 debate on the chamber floor at the State House in Annapolis over the state's new congressional redistricting map, which the Senate later approved. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

JEALOUS: Redistricting is Voter Suppression, Too

by Ben Jealous August 24, 2022August 24, 2022

Redistricting is robbing Black candidates and voters of hard-fought-for opportunities they have had for years.

Tamara Bates of Equity Alliance Nashville (Courtesy photo)

Nationwide, Redistricting Process Raises the Stakes for Racial Electoral Power

by Sam P.K. Collins February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

Maryland Del. Mark Fisher (R-Calvert County) speaks against a new legislative redistricting map during a session in the House chamber in Annapolis on Jan. 27. Fisher said the map would separate his new legislative district by the Patuxent River with no bridge, which would cause some drivers to travel at least 35 minutes from one side of the district to the other. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland House Approves Legislative Redistricting Plan

by William J. Ford February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

**FILE** The Prince George's County Court House in Upper Marlboro, Maryland (Courtesy of princegeorgescourts.org)

Prince George's County

Prince George’s County Council’s Redistricting Plan Is Invalid, Judge Rules

by William J. Ford January 31, 2022February 2, 2022

The Maryland House of Delegates convenes in the chamber at the State House in Annapolis on Jan. 26. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Lengthy Debate Anticipated on Maryland Redistricting

by William J. Ford January 26, 2022January 26, 2022

Christina Henderson wants to be the next at-large member of the D.C. Council. (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Redistricting Shifts to Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

by James Wright Jr. January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

**FILE** The D.C. Council chamber at the John A. Wilson Building in D.C. (Courtesy of dccouncil.us)

D.C. Council Approves Final Ward Redistricting Map

by WI Web Staff December 21, 2021December 22, 2021

Robert Thurston of College Park speaks during a Nov. 11 rally against a proposed redistricting plan offered by the Prince George's County Council. Six of the 10 council members approved a resolution last month to introduce preliminary maps for all nine council districts. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Prince George's County

Community Leaders Cry Foul Over Redistricting Proposal in Prince George’s Co.

by William J. Ford November 12, 2021December 21, 2021

The Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission holds its first public hearing at Prince George’s Community College in Largo on Sept. 20. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Maryland Legislative Redistricting Hearings Start in Prince George’s

by William J. Ford September 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Maryland Hearings on Redistricting Scheduled to Begin in August

by William J. Ford July 14, 2021December 21, 2021