Jeffries issued a stark warning to that Democrat, state Senate President Bill Ferguson — suggesting the move could help Trump’s GOP win the midterms. Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, right, speaks during a press conference alongside Maryland Gov. The prevailing sentiment in the Maryland Senate Democratic Caucus, however, is one of skepticism. Republicans, meanwhile, have enacted new congressional maps in four states, targeting nine House seats held by Democrats. Abigail Spanberger and state Democrats are pursuing a strategy so aggressive that it’s surprised even some Democrats in Washington.

Source: CNN February 15, 2026 15:01 UTC