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State party launches tour to shape 2026 election strategy
Chair Steuart Pittman , DNC’s Ken Martin to join kickoff in Frederick
Focus on GOP redistricting, social safety net cuts, and voter feedback
Tour comes amid tax hikes, budget fixes, and Hogan’s possible return bid
The Maryland Democratic Party is beginning a statewide tour Monday to hear from voters and continue to develop policy priorities, talking points and messaging strategies heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
Party members will begin their tour in Frederick County, where state party Chair Steuart Pittman and — notably — Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin are expected to outline the party’s case against Republicans’ push for partisan redistricting in red states like Texas and cuts to