2026-08-03
Maryland lawmakers are beginning a special session to consider a first step in a redistricting initiative that could add a Democratic House seat by 2028.
Maryland lawmakers are kicking off a special session to consider a first step in a partisan redistricting initiative that could help Democrats pick up an additional U.S. House seat by 2028.
Maryland Democrats have passed a redistricting amendment aimed at the state's single Republican House seat, potentially giving Democrats control of the entire congressional delegation if voters approve.
Currently, Republicans only hold one of the state’s eight house seats. Democrats stand to gain total control of Maryland's congressional delegation if voters approve the redistricting measure on the ballot.
Maryland Democratic lawmakers are pursuing a redistricting measure that could increase Democratic representation in the state's U.S. House delegation. Republicans currently hold one of Maryland's eight House seats, and the measure would require voter approval.
The center outlet frames the effort as an early procedural step ahead of the 2028 election, describing lawmakers 'considering' a redistricting initiative. The right-leaning outlet emphasizes that Democrats have already passed an amendment that specifically 'targets' the state's lone Republican seat and could give Democrats 'total control' of the delegation.
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