Maryland redistricting commission kicks off, faces unclear path
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Swalwell mulls bid for governor
3 dozen House members have already called it quits
Kentucky racehorse trainer Dale Romans enters Senate race
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Maryland redistricting commission kicks off, faces unclear path
Moore is at loggerheads with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, who thinks redrawing the lines is ill-advised and could lead to Democrats losing power.
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