Maryland advances ballot initiative for redistricting
Maryland lawmakers have advanced a measure to change how congressional districts are drawn in the state. If voters approve it in November, it would allow the maps to be redrawn in a way that favors Democrats. Critics and supporters disagree about whether partisan redistricting serves voters' interests.
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9 sourcesMaryland Democrats ask voters to let them redraw congressional districts
Maryland Republicans predict legal challenge to constitutional amendment on redistricting
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9 sourcesMaryland redistricting amendment bill signed, expected on ballots in November
Maryland voters to weigh in on redrawing state’s congressional map
Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats
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7 sourcesMaryland voters to weigh in on redrawing state’s congressional map
Maryland Democrats pass redistricting amendment that could target lone Republican House seat — if voters approve
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4 developments- Aug 3Maryland lawmakers to consider steps toward partisan redistricting for 2028
- Aug 4Maryland lawmakers get closer to asking voters to clear the way for redistricting helping Democrats
- Aug 4Maryland lawmakers ask voters to clear the way for a congressional map designed to boost Democrats
- Aug 5Maryland redistricting amendment bill signed, expected on ballots in November
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