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Moore Names Redistricting Panel to Weigh Mid-Cycle Map Changes in Maryland

The move tests Democratic unity in Annapolis.

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Maryland Governor Wes Moore outside the State House in Annapolis, Md.
“My commitment has been clear from day one – we will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps,” says Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, pictured here during the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Overview

  • The five-member Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Commission will hold public hearings and make recommendations on whether to change Maryland’s congressional boundaries for the 2026 cycle.
  • U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks will chair the panel, with former Attorney General Brian Frosh, Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss, and the General Assembly’s presiding officers or their designees also serving.
  • Senate President Bill Ferguson restated his opposition to a mid-decade redraw and warned of legal risks to Democratic seats, while agreeing the Senate will take part in listening sessions.
  • Any new map would confront tight timelines and swift court challenges, with candidate filing set to close at the end of February 2026.
  • Moore’s action follows pressure from national Democrats to answer Republican-led remaps in states including Texas, North Carolina and Missouri, as Democrats currently hold seven of Maryland’s eight U.S. House seats.