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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.

Hogan Signs New Maryland Congressional Map Into Law

by William J. Ford April 4, 2022April 4, 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 Yards Park, through redistricting, has now become part of Ward 8. (Courtesy photo)

Former Ward 6 Residents Share Mixed Views About Joining Ward 8

by James Wright Jr. January 26, 2022February 13, 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

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks to reporters at the State House in Annapolis on Dec. 9 while holding a folder showing his veto of a state redistricting bill sent to his desk. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Hogan Shoots Down Md. Redistricting Plan; Lawmakers Quickly Override Governor’s Veto

by William J. Ford December 9, 2021

Letters to the Editor

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Season’s Greetings!

by WI Guest Author December 1, 2021

A Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission recommended approval of this congressional map that extends the more conservative 1st Congressional District across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge into portions of Anne Arundel County with more Democratic neighborhoods. The legislature will review this and other congressional maps during a special legislative session on Dec. 6. (Courtesy of Maryland General Assembly)

Maryland Legislative Committee OKs Draft of Congressional Map

by William J. Ford November 23, 2021December 21, 2021

D.C. Council chamber

D.C. Redistricting Map Draws Strong Responses

by James Wright Jr. November 23, 2021December 21, 2021

One of the four maps released Nov. 9 by the Maryland Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission proposes to extend the more conservative 1st Congressional District across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in portions of Anne Arundel County with more Democratic neighborhoods. (Courtesy of Maryland General Assembly)

Marylanders Advocate for Fair, Competitive Congressional Districts

by William J. Ford November 17, 2021December 21, 2021