Washington Post – Politics:
Nebraska Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.
Author: Erin Cox
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Top Maryland Democrat is fighting for his job after resisting redistricting plan
Washington Post – Politics:
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) faces a tough primary challenge after defying Democratic leaders including Gov. Wes Moore on redistricting.
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Speaker Johnson calls for redistricting Southern states before November
Washington Post – Politics:
After the Supreme Court limited the Voting Rights Act, Johnson said states should consider redrawing House maps before the midterms. New boundaries would help the GOP.
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Democrats could actually retake the Senate. Here are the races to watch.
Washington Post – Politics:
The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity — particularly on the economy — makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever before.
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Democrats see gas prices as a potent political tool. Here’s the catch.
Washington Post – Politics:
President Donald Trump’s attack on Iran sent gas prices surging, giving Democrats’ focus on affordability more traction if they can get voters to trust them.
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Gov. Wes Moore’s redistricting plan is poised to die. He’s still fighting.
Washington Post – Politics:
Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline marks the unofficial end of the window to redistrict Maryland ahead of the 2026 midterms. Moore, a potential 2028 White House contender, refuses to concede defeat.
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President Biden to rally Democrats in Maryland next week
Washington Post – Politics:
President Biden will rally Democrats ahead of the midterms next week. He’s set to headline a Democratic National Committee event in the Maryland suburbs of Washington.