Maryland Votes on Redistricting | Washington DC News

Maryland lawmakers are rushing to a special session this August to push a ballot question on congressional redistricting — a move sparked by a 2022 court ruling that forced changes to district shapes. The proposal would clarify that compactness rules apply only to state legislative districts, not Congress, and if approved, districts would go straight to the Supreme Court. With just 50 speaking slots (2 minutes each) at a joint hearing this Monday — and sign-ups opening Friday — public input is limited and fast-moving. Republicans accuse Democrats of gerrymandering to eliminate Maryland’s lone GOP rep, while Democrats say they’re simply responding to national trends. Any changes won’t take effect until 2028, and lawmakers are staying focused — even though some wanted to tackle affordability too. Tight timeline, high stakes, and no room for error. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/815be9c7bcaa5575