Maryland lawmakers weigh partisan redistricting for 2028

Maryland lawmakers are set to begin a special session to consider a constitutional amendment aimed at giving Democrats greater ability to draw congressional districts that favor their party, potentially allowing the state to gain an additional U.S. House seat by 2028. The proposed amendment would need voter approval before redistricting could occur, following recent court rulings that struck down previous district maps as excessively partisan. The move responds to national redistricting efforts influenced by court decisions and political shifts, with state leaders emphasizing the importance of public involvement and legal safeguards.

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