Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
Summary
Maryland lawmakers will start a special session to discuss a constitutional amendment allowing more partisan redistricting, which could help Democrats gain another U.S. House seat by 2028. If voters approve the amendment in November, the state could redraw congressional districts under new rules favoring Democrats.Key Facts
- Maryland's General Assembly will debate a constitutional amendment for partisan redistricting in a special session starting Monday.
- The amendment aims to give Democrats more flexibility in drawing congressional maps to favor their party.
- Maryland Democrats currently hold seven of the state's eight U.S. House seats.
- The amendment would need voter approval in the November 3 general election before any new maps can be drawn.
- Maryland’s only Republican congressman is Andy Harris, representing the 1st District on the Eastern Shore.
- A judge struck down previous maps in 2022 for being an extreme partisan gerrymander.
- The amendment seeks to exempt congressional districts from rules that require districts to be compact and respect natural boundaries.
- Maryland Republicans view the amendment as a power grab and criticized limits on public testimony during the special session.
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