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Maryland Panel Endorses New U.S. House Map Redrawing 1st District Across the Bay

Senate resistance, coupled with a compressed election calendar, leaves its prospects in doubt.

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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 commission voted in a closed session to recommend a new congressional map that extends the Eastern Shore’s 1st District into Anne Arundel and Howard counties.
  • The proposal now goes to the Democratic-controlled General Assembly, where Senate President Bill Ferguson opposes it and calls the map "objectively unconstitutional."
  • Commission chair Angela Alsobrooks defended the process as transparent and built on public submissions and hearings, while the governor’s office said a private vote is consistent with past commissions.
  • Analysts say the plan could position Democrats to win all eight U.S. House seats in Maryland, drawing sharp objections from state Republicans who argue it disenfranchises Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore.
  • Election timing adds pressure, with a Feb. 24 candidate filing deadline and a June 23 primary, and lawmakers are weighing options that could include moving dates or pursuing a constitutional amendment.