Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats
Summary
Maryland lawmakers are close to putting a question on the November ballot asking voters to approve a new congressional map that would favor Democrats. The Democratic-led House approved sending the amendment to voters, and the Senate was expected to vote on it, aiming to redraw district lines in a way that could increase Democratic representation.Key Facts
- Maryland currently has seven of eight U.S. House seats held by Democrats.
- The proposed amendment would allow redrawing congressional districts in a way that favors Democrats.
- The amendment must get three-fifths approval in both the House and Senate before going to voters.
- Republicans oppose the change, calling it a power grab and say many voters do not support it.
- The measure passed the Maryland House by a 96-38 vote.
- This redistricting move follows efforts in other states, led mostly by Republicans, to adjust maps before the 2026 midterm elections.
- The amendment would change rules so that federal courts have less power to reject congressional maps based on criteria like compactness or natural boundaries.
- One current Republican district includes Maryland’s Eastern Shore, which could be affected if districts are redrawn to cross the Chesapeake Bay.
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