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Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot

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Maryland Supreme Court upholds Democrats redistricting plan

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Maryland Supreme Court Allows Redistricting Ballot Question to Move Forward

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Maryland Supreme Court clears Democratic redistricting measure for November ballot

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Maryland's top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot

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Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot

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Maryland Supreme Court rules redistricting question can appear on November ballot

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Maryland Supreme Court allows redistricting question on ballot

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Democrats suffer major blow as Maryland court strikes down redistricting amendment

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Maryland Supreme Court greenlights vote on Democrats 2028 gerrymandering plan

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"I’m very, very bullish about the midterms. I know that we are going to win because we have a great record to run on"

"[MAGA voters] will need to show up at the ballot box; President Trump and Republicans are going to make that happen.”

"If this story is properly told, we should win the Midterm Elections in RECORD NUMBERS."

"[Trump voters] won’t turn out to vote for a typical congressman in a midterm when Trump isn’t running."

“If we [GOP] are where we are today in the beginning of the second quarter [of 2026], then I think we’re in for a really rough time in November.”

“If we fail to pass legislation that permanently secures the border, addresses the affordability crisis, improves healthcare, and restores law and order, we [GOP] will lose this majority.”

“Our best shot was the first 6-9 months. And when Republicans likely lose the midterms it will become total and complete political war and gridlock once again.”

"I think we will win them back, probably all of them, maybe more, in this election, and Hakeem Jeffries will be the speaker of the House."

"Next [2026] year when we will take back control of the House of Representatives."

“He’s going to definitely deal with a Democratic House. I think it’s more likely that he’ll be dealing with a Democratic Senate.”

Will the Republicans Lose Control of Either Houses of Congress in the 2026 US Midterm Elections?

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"It is Trump’s attempts to control parts of the electoral system, combined with the Big Lie, which gives Trump’s movement the motive and ability to ensure elections are neither free nor fair in 2026."

"But I also think [2026 midterms] will be sabotaged with gerrymandering, violations of voters rights and denial."

“I believe that there’s no guarantee that we are going to have a free and fair election in 2026.”

"If we want free and fair elections in 2026, the time to act is now."

"I am confident we will have safe, free and secure elections in 2026, but it is going to be up to state and local election officials because the federal government right now is not being supportive and indeed is targeting election officials."

"President Trump’s soon to be signed EO on elections will [e]nsure we have free and fair [2026 midterm] elections."

"Our [RNC] efforts ensured that the right rules were put in place before election day to guarantee safe and secure elections in 2024, and we intend to do the same in 2026."

"It is the policy of my Administration to enforce Federal law and to protect the integrity of our election process."

Will the 2026 US Midterm Elections be Considered "Free and Fair"?

The Supreme Court of Maryland ruled Thursday that a proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting must appear on the November ballot, reversing two lower court rulings that had blocked it. The court also ordered the ballot summary rewritten.

The Supreme Court of Maryland ruled Thursday that a proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting must appear on the November ballot, reversing two lower court rulings that had blocked it. The court also ordered the ballot summary rewritten.

The justices ruled 5-2, rejecting the argument that the measure improperly combined multiple subjects, while agreeing the ballot wording was misleading. The court directed lower courts to have elections officials use different language for the question.

The justices ruled 5-2, rejecting the argument that the measure improperly combined multiple subjects, while agreeing the ballot wording was misleading. The court directed lower courts to have elections officials use different language for the question.

The amendment would clarify that constitutional standards on compactness and natural boundaries apply only to General Assembly districts, not congressional maps, and would let the legislature grant the state's highest court original jurisdiction over redistricting reviews.

The amendment would clarify that constitutional standards on compactness and natural boundaries apply only to General Assembly districts, not congressional maps, and would let the legislature grant the state's highest court original jurisdiction over redistricting reviews.

Democrats hold seven of Maryland's eight U.S. House seats. The measure would not affect this year's midterms, but if voters approve it, lawmakers could draw new districts giving the party a chance at all eight seats in 2028.

Democrats hold seven of Maryland's eight U.S. House seats. The measure would not affect this year's midterms, but if voters approve it, lawmakers could draw new districts giving the party a chance at all eight seats in 2028.

Gov. Wes Moore, who called an August special session to refer the amendment to the ballot, called the ruling "a massive victory." Justice Steven Gould dissented, joined by Justice Glenn Harrell, writing the rewritten question remains misleading.

Gov. Wes Moore, who called an August special session to refer the amendment to the ballot, called the ruling "a massive victory." Justice Steven Gould dissented, joined by Justice Glenn Harrell, writing the rewritten question remains misleading.

The amendment will appear as Question 3, and campaigns are organized on both sides. State elections administrator Jared DeMarinis said ballot printing had been on hold pending the ruling and that mail-in ballots will go out starting Sept. 19.

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The amendment will appear as Question 3, and campaigns are organized on both sides. State elections administrator Jared DeMarinis said ballot printing had been on hold pending the ruling and that mail-in ballots will go out starting Sept. 19.

Court Rules Maryland Redistricting Amendment Must Go on Ballot

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Court Rules Maryland Redistricting Amendment Must Go on Ballot

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