Bill Ferguson faces tough race after opposing redistricting plan

12 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 9

The Maryland Senate president has drawn the most competitive challenger of his career after resisting party leaders on partisan gerrymandering.
The contest highlights political fallout for Ferguson as he fights to keep his seat despite breaking with fellow Democrats over redistricting.
The pressure comes after Indiana Republican state senators who defied Donald Trump on redistricting lost primaries this week, underscoring broader risks for lawmakers who buck party lines.

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