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Maryland Senate president defeats Democratic primary challenger amid redistricting anger
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Maryland State Senate President Bill Ferguson won his Democratic primary, defeating challenger Bobby LaPin despite some backlash over his stance on redistricting.
- Ferguson campaigned on his legislative record, highlighting improvements in south Baltimore schools and the digital ad tax he sponsored.
- Challenger Bobby LaPin, an Army veteran and small-business owner, gained significant attention through frequent Instagram videos and a large social media following.
- LaPin capitalized on dissatisfaction within the Democratic Party regarding Ferguson's opposition to redrawing Maryland’s congressional districts, a move supported by national Democrats and Governor Wes Moore.
- Ferguson expressed concern over recent Supreme Court rulings affecting redistricting, calling the elimination of majority-Black districts “beyond troubling” and “devastating.”
