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Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot

Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot

Summary

The Maryland Supreme Court decided to keep a redistricting referendum on the November ballot, changing the wording of the question. This decision reverses an earlier court order that blocked the referendum.

Key Facts

  • The Maryland Supreme Court made the ruling on Thursday evening.
  • The referendum was originally led by Democrats.
  • The court changed the wording of the referendum question instead of removing it.
  • A lower court had previously blocked the referendum from appearing on the ballot.
  • The referendum is related to redistricting, which is how voting districts are drawn.
  • This vote could affect political control in Maryland’s congressional districts.
  • The Democratic Party sees this as an opportunity to improve their chances in the upcoming House elections.
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