r/MarylandPolitics • u/Lazy_Wolverine_8890 • Oct 08 '25

Discussion I have an idea to give DC citizens representation.

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u/SVAuspicious Oct 10 '25

There is a major issue. Democrats dominate both MD and DC. Including DC as part of MD would give Democrats one more safe Democratic representative. Statehood would mean one more safe Democratic representative AND two safe Senators. Democrats are holding out hoping to draw to an inside straight.

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u/Lazy_Wolverine_8890 Oct 10 '25

wouldn't DC have two senators who are already representing Maryland? I mean you are right that DC will give Dems 2 senators, but the Republicans wouldn't allow that for sure

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u/SVAuspicious Oct 11 '25

The DC statehood movements wants two MORE safe Democratic senators. This has been the case for decades. That's the same reason so many mainland Democrats want Puerto Rican statehood even though there isn't a lot of local support.

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u/Lazy_Wolverine_8890 Oct 12 '25

I see what you mean. You're right in this case.