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Maryland Panel Endorses New House Map That Would Likely Flip State to 8–0 Democrats

Lawmakers must now weigh legal risks against tight 2026 election deadlines.

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore participates in a discussion on bipartisanship at the National Press Club on September 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. Moore joined with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox to speak about reaching across party lines and the need to end divisive rhetoric.
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Overview

  • The Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission voted in a closed session to recommend a new congressional map to Gov. Wes Moore and the General Assembly.
  • The plan would redraw Rep. Andy Harris’s Eastern Shore district to cross the Chesapeake Bay into Anne Arundel and Howard counties, adding Democratic voters.
  • Senate President Bill Ferguson, a commission member, condemned the proposal as unconstitutional, citing equal-population concerns and a lack of consultation with election officials and the attorney general.
  • Moore, Chair Angela Alsobrooks and national Democrats defended the process as driven by public input, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries praising the move as a response to GOP-led midcycle remaps in other states.
  • The Legislature must act quickly to affect this year’s elections, with a Feb. 24 candidate filing deadline and a June 23 primary, and lawmakers are discussing possible deadline changes or a voter referendum.