Democratic-backed Maryland redistricting amendment can't go on November ballot, court rules
Summary
A Maryland judge blocked a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow Democrats to redraw congressional districts before the 2028 elections. The judge's decision stops the amendment from appearing on the November ballot but allows time for an appeal to the state Supreme Court.Key Facts
- A Maryland court ruled against a Democratic-backed amendment for redrawing congressional districts.
- The amendment aimed to affect redistricting for the 2028 elections.
- The ruling stops the amendment from being on the November ballot.
- The judge paused the ruling’s effect to allow an appeal to Maryland’s Supreme Court.
- Democrats currently hold seven of eight congressional seats in Maryland.
- Governor Wes Moore called a special legislative session in August to try to win the last congressional seat.
- The ruling is seen as a setback to Democrats amid a nationwide Republican redistricting push led by President Donald Trump.
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