Summary
The redistricting advisory commission in Maryland has recommended a new congressional map that could favor Democrats and eliminate the state's only Republican seat. The map must still be approved by the Maryland House and Senate. The change could impact upcoming elections by increasing Democratic representation.
Key Facts
- Maryland's redistricting advisory commission voted to recommend a new congressional map.
- The map could help Democrats win all eight U.S. House seats in Maryland.
- Currently, Republican Andy Harris holds the only GOP seat in Maryland's congressional delegation.
- The new map must be approved by Maryland's House and Senate.
- There is opposition from some Maryland Democrats, including Senate President Bill Ferguson.
- The state's congressional filing deadline is February 24, so a decision needs to be made soon.
- Redistricting is part of a larger national effort by both parties to influence electoral outcomes.
