Overview
- Gov. Wes Moore defended creating a bipartisan Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission to gather public input on “fair maps,” stressing he will not draw lines himself.
- Reps. Steny Hoyer and Jamie Raskin sent a letter urging the General Assembly to pursue a new map, arguing the effort can withstand legal attacks and counter GOP remaps backed by President Trump.
- State Senate President Bill Ferguson remains opposed to a mid‑cycle redraw, warning of high legal risk, dangerous timelines and potential Democratic losses under a court-ordered fix.
- Maryland Republicans, led by Del. Kathy Szeliga, say they are readying a lawsuit modeled on their 2022 case and a petition drive that could place any new map on the 2026 ballot and keep the current map in place.
- Rep. Andy Harris vowed to challenge any new map in court and warned a judge could impose lines less favorable to Democrats, as national moves in Texas and California intensify the redistricting fight.