Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Summary
Maryland lawmakers will hold a special session from August 3 to 5 to discuss a constitutional amendment about future congressional redistricting. The amendment, if passed, would go to voters in November and could allow for new district maps that make it easier for Democrats to win all eight seats.Key Facts
- Maryland lawmakers are meeting in August for a special session on congressional redistricting.
- The session aims to consider a constitutional amendment related to redrawing districts.
- Democrats currently hold 7 out of 8 U.S. House seats in Maryland; one seat is held by a Republican.
- The amendment would clarify the state constitution after a 2022 court ruling struck down a previous district map.
- If both state chambers approve the amendment by a three-fifths vote, it will be on the November ballot for voters to decide.
- Maryland Republicans criticize the move as a way to increase Democratic seats in Congress.
- Redistricting usually happens once every 10 years after the census but can be done more often for political reasons.
- The governor of Maryland supports the effort to finalize the redistricting plan.
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