Maryland lawmakers to meet in August for special session on redistricting
Summary
Maryland state lawmakers will hold a special meeting from August 3 to 5 to talk about a ballot initiative that deals with redrawing voting district lines. Governor Wes Moore supports having this special session.Key Facts
- The special session will take place from August 3 to August 5.
- The purpose is to discuss a ballot initiative on redistricting (changing the boundaries of voting districts).
- Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, supports this special session.
- Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, both Democrats, announced the session.
- The Maryland General Assembly, the state’s lawmaking body, will conduct the session.
- Redistricting can affect how political areas are shaped and how people vote in elections.
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