Moore says "we're not going to sit on our hands" on redistricting
Summary
Maryland Governor Wes Moore created a committee to explore redrawing the state's congressional districts, aiming to challenge the single Republican-held seat. He said Maryland should not avoid the process just because President Trump opposes it, and wants the commission to represent the people and protect democracy.Key Facts
- Governor Wes Moore formed a bipartisan commission to consider mid-decade redistricting in Maryland.
- The goal is to possibly redraw the congressional map to reduce the Republican-held seat in the state.
- Maryland's congressional map is usually drawn by the state Assembly, where Democrats have a large majority.
- The commission is led by U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks and includes state political leaders.
- Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes mid-cycle redistricting, citing legal risks and the current map's strength.
- Moore stated the importance of preserving democracy and not letting President Trump decide Maryland's actions.
- Other states led by Republicans, like Texas and Florida, have pushed redistricting efforts to gain more seats.
- California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom recently passed a measure to redraw districts to help Democrats.
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