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Maryland redistricting and election preparations

Overview

In Maryland, efforts are underway regarding Question 3, a proposed constitutional amendment concerning congressional redistricting. A University of Maryland, Baltimore County poll indicated significant voter opposition, with 53% of likely voters opposing the measure compared to 25% in support. The amendment would clarify that certain constitutional requirements apply to state legislative districts rather than congressional districts and would grant the Maryland Supreme Court original jurisdiction over redistricting challenges.

Maryland Democrats are actively campaigning for the passage of Question 3, noting that while it would not affect the 2026 midterms, it could alter the state’s congressional map. Concurrently, the Maryland Democratic Party has initiated a ‘Contest Every Seat’ campaign, intending to field candidates in every legislative race for the first time since 1974.

Entities

Wes Moore · Maryland Democratic Party · Department of Homeland Security · Supreme Court of Maryland · Andy Harris

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Maryland Democrats focus on redistricting and legislative expansion ahead of elections

    Maryland Democrats are campaigning for a congressional redistricting amendment and a full slate of legislative candidates, while D.C.-area officials prepare for potential federal presence at polls.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Maryland ballot initiatives face voter scrutiny and polling

    Maryland voters face various ballot initiatives, including a redistricting measure (Question 3) that currently faces 53% opposition in a UMBC poll, while UMD prepares a nonpartisan voter guide.

Sources

cnsmaryland.org · thebaynet.com · umdsbs.wordpress.com · wtop.com