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Wes Moore: ‘We need to have national redistricting reform’

Wes Moore: ‘We need to have national redistricting reform’

Summary

Maryland Governor Wes Moore supports changing how U.S. congressional districts are drawn across the country. On the same day, he signed a law that redraws Maryland’s congressional map, with the new map to be voted on by citizens in November.

Key Facts

  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore is a member of the Democratic Party.
  • He wants national reform for redistricting, the process of drawing voting district boundaries.
  • On Wednesday, he signed a redistricting bill passed by Maryland lawmakers.
  • The bill redraws Maryland’s congressional districts before the upcoming midterm elections.
  • The new district map will appear on the November ballot for voter approval.
  • The changes could lead to the removal of Rep. Andy Harris’s district in Maryland.
  • Redistricting reform aims to make drawing voting districts fairer and less political.
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