Overview
- Republican leaders introduced the Fair Districts for Maryland Act to stop any mid‑cycle changes to the state’s congressional map.
- The measure would codify once‑a‑decade redistricting after the U.S. census and bar maps drawn solely on voter registration or past election results.
- The bill envisions a 10‑member bipartisan commission with appointments from the governor and legislative leaders, including minority‑party representation and at least one independent.
- GOP lawmakers argued Gov. Wes Moore’s push is political, and Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey warned any mid‑decade map could land in court.
- Gov. Moore’s advisory commission has begun public hearings, while Democrats are split, with Senate President Bill Ferguson cautioning that a redraw could pose risks.